1978 Ford LTD II 4-Door Pillared Hardtop
The LTD II was Ford's mid-size line for 1978. Flory records 64,133 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,222.
Confidence
90%
Body code 31 is shared by the LTD II and the LTD II Brougham (an option package) in 1978; the VIN does not encode which.
8A31H267100
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
4-Door Pillared Hardtop
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford LTD II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Model Code | 31 | LTD II |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 267100 | Production #267100 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD II
Year1978
Body Style4-Door Pillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: LTD II Sedan)
Height53.3
Length219.5
Wheelbase118.0
Width78.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2456.00
No. Produced
44683
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3262
lbs
Height
53.5
in.
Length
201.1
in.
Width
74.5
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Cylinders
6
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Constant mesh
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Torque
190@2200
ft/lbs
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (38)
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Radiator
Down flow
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7.35 x 14
Series
Fairlane 6
Make
Ford
Model Year
1968
Origin
United States
Model Number
65A
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Dual hydraulic
Fuel
20
gal.
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower
115@3800
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
8.8
:1
Type
Single downdraft
Main Bearings
7
Rear Tread
58.9
in.
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.2
:1
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.