On this page you will find a listing of what was delivered as "Standard" on each model of Torino, and at the bottom of this page is a comparison chart of all Standard Features and all models. For Optional Features, you will need to go up a page and then select the Optional Features page. Use the Navigation Bar below to quickly access the different sections.
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TORINO
MODELS SALES NUMBER
2-Door Hardtop-Formal Roof 25
4-Door Pillared Hardtop 27
MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES
EXTERIOR
• All new rugged body/frame construction with rakish contemporary styling.
• Shorter 114" wheelbase 2-door models with 203.7" overall length and wider tread for sporty, "road-hugger" look.
• Longer 118" wheelbase 4-door models with 207.7" overall length for "big car" look, roominess and ride.
• Attractive, dark argent, one-piece corrosion resistant ABS plastic grille with egg crate motif.
• Distinctive, dual horizontal headlights.
• Massive, wraparound chrome-plated front bumper-integral turn indicators and parking lights plus lower valance panel.
• Recessed door handles with one-step keyless locking.
• Rakish 60° windshield and bright reveal mouldings around windshield and rear window.
• Front and rear side marker lights.
• Frameless, ventless curved side glass.
• Bright drip and window mouldings.
• Bright "FORD" block letters on left front of hood.
• Bright "TORINO" block letters on front quarter panels and lower deck lid.
• Massive, wraparound chrome-plated rear bumper with integral horizontal taillamps and backup lamps . . . valance panel below.
• Bright stainless steel hub caps.
INTERIOR
• Comfortable high back front bench seats with seat back locks on folding seat backs.
• Attractive, durable all-vinyl seat trim with all-vinyl color-keyed door trim panels.
• Vinyl-coated color-keyed floor mats front and rear.
• Seat belts front and rear with Uni-Lock shoulder harness for driver and front seat passenger.
• Outboard front (and rear') seat belts are self-adjusting with retractors.
• Front seat belt reminder system (X).
• Performance-oriented instrument panel with energy absorbing padding and modern, easy-reading instruments . . . textured metal lower instrument panel color-keyed to interior.
• Two-spoke energy absorbing steering wheel and energy absorbing locking "mini" steering column.
• Glove box with twist lock.
• Turn signals with lane-change feature.
• Dome light in center of roof.
• Day-night rear view mirror, vinyl backed and framed.
• Energy absorbing arm rests.
• Sun visor safety padded left and right.
• Suspended accelerator, clutch and brake pedals.
FUNCTIONAL
• Dependable, economical 250 CID 6-cylinder engine.(fi)
• Three-speed, fully synchronized, manual transmission(fi) with column shift.
• Manual front Disc Brakes.
• Self-adjusting brakes with dual master cylinder and warning light.
• Heater and defroster with 3-speed blower . . . illuminated controls.
• "DirectAire" ventilation system in all models.
• Steel "Guard Rails" side impact protection system and energy-absorbing "S" frame construction.
• Windshield wipers, two-speed electric with dual stream washers.
• E78 x 14 BSW belted bias-ply tires.
• Convenient pin and slot bumper jack system.
( `) December, 1971 availability.
(fi) 250 CID engine with three-speed manual transmission
N/A in California.
GRAN TORINO
MODELS SALES NUMBER
2-Door Hardtop-Formal Roof 30
4-Door Pillared Hardtop 31
MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES
EXTERIOR
In addition to or in place of features on the Torino Series:
• Longer 207.3" over-all length of 2-door.
• Longer 211.3" over-all length of 4-door.
• High series corrosion resistant ABS plastic grille with light argent flattened oval egg-crate design . . . bright leading edges framed with bright chrome-plated molding.
• Gran Torino ornament left of center on grille.
• Bright "FORD" block letters over center of grille.
• Bright headlamp doors at sides of grille.
• Distinctive hatch-type hood design.
• Bright wheellip mouldings.
• Attractive lower bodyside moulding.
• Bright "GRAN TORINO" block letters on front quarter panels and right rear deck lid.
• Ornamented deck lid lock cover.
• Color-keyed rear bumper pad.
• Rear N glance panel moulding.
INTERIOR
In addition to or in place of features on the Torino series:
• Plush, deep-pleated cloth and vinyl seat trim and "wall-to-wall" color-keyed carpeting.
• Rear arm rests.
FUNCTIONAL
The Gran Torino series shares many features with the Torino series. Mutual features include:
• Dependable, economical 250 CID 6-cylinder engine.
• Three-speed, fully synchronized, manual transmission with column shift.
• Manual front disc brakes.
• Self-adjusting brakes with dual master cylinder and warning light.
• Heater and defroster with 3-speed blower . . . illuminated controls.
• "DirectAire" ventilation system in all models.
• Steel "Guard Rails" side impact protection system and energy-absorbing "S" frame construction.
• E78 x 14 BSW belted bias-ply tires.
• Convenient pin and slot bumper jack system.
Additional features on the Gran Torino include:
• Windshield wipers, concealed-two-speed electric with dual stream washers.
GRAN TORINO SPORT
MODELS SALES NUMBER
2-Door Hardtop-Formal Roof 38
2-Door Hardtop-SportsRoof 35
MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES
EXTERIOR
In addition to or in place of features on the Gran Torino series:
• Performance-styled Gran Torino Sport hood with integral hood scoop.
• Dual outside racing mirrors, color-keyed-left-hand remote control, right-hand manual control.
• Bright accented hub caps with trim rings.
INTERIOR
In addition to or in place of features on the Gran Torino series:
• Plush deep-horizontal pleated all vinyl trim.
• Attractive harmonizing door trim with molded-in arm rest.
• Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel with simulated woodtone applique.
• Bright rimmed pedal pads.
FUNCTIONAL
In addition to or in place of features on the Gran Torino series:
• Powerful 302 CID 2V V-8 engine.
• E70 x 14 wide oval belted WSW tires with 6" wide rim wheels.
(i) Minimum on 2-door with 302 engine. See Tire Availability
TORINO WAGON
MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES
TORINO WAGON
In addition to or in place of features on the Torino 4-Door Pillared Hardtop.
EXTERIOR
• Long 211.5" overall length-2.5" longer than the 1971 Torino Wagon.
• Bright "FORD" block letters over left headlights.
• Bright drip mouldings.
• Bright quarter window and tailgate window mouldings.
• Bright "TORINO" block letters on lower right corner of tailgate.
• Vertical taillamp design with integral backup lights.
INTERIOR
• Extra wide 48.2" loadspace between wheelhousings.
• Fold-down second seat for a long load floor length of 87.3" with tailgate up . . . 109.6" with tailgate down . . 83.5 cubic feet cargo volume.
• Load floor and back of second seat is painted with long wearing vinyl impregnated paint, color-keyed to the interior.
• Lockable storage compartment under load floor adds 8.1 cubic feet of storage space.
FUNCTIONAL
• Three-way "Magic Doorgate"-opens horizontally like a door with window up or down . . . or swings down like an ordinary tailgate.
• Manual roll-down tailgate window.
• Manual front disc brakes now standard.
• H78 x 14 BSW bias-ply tires.
GRAN TORINO WAGON
In addition to or in place of features on the Torino Wagon, the Gran Torino offers:
EXTERIOR
• High series corrosion resistant ABS plastic grille with light argent flattened oval egg-crate design . . . bright leading edges framed with bright chrome-plated moulding.
• Over 6 inches longer than '71 model.
• Gran Torino ornament left of center on Grille.
• Bright "FORD" block letters over center of Grille.
• Bright headlamp doors at side of Grille.
• Distinctive hatch-type hood design.
• Concealed windshield wipers.
• Bright wheellip mouldings.
INTERIOR
• Plush, deep-pleated vinyl seat trim and "wall-to-wall" color-keyed carpeting.
• Front and rear arm rests.
FUNCTIONAL
• Additional sound deadening and insulating material
GRAN TORINO SQUIRE WAGON
MODEL SALES NUMBER
Gran Torino Squire 4-Door 43
MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES
GRAN TORINO SOUIRE WAGON
In addition to or in place of features on the Gran Torino Wagon, the Gran Torino Squire offers:
EXTERIOR
• "Color-Match" type woodgrain paneling applique on bodyside and tailgate.
• Simulated limed oak woodgrain vinyl-clad aluminum side rails frame "Color-Match" paneling.
• Bright "GRAN TORINO SQUIRE" letters on front quarter panels.
• Full wheel covers.
INTERIOR
• Luxurious vinyl seat trim . . . color coordinated door panel trim features simulated woodtone applique.
• Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel with simulated woodtone applique.
• Simulated woodtone applique on instrument panel.
FUNCTIONAL
• Powerful 302 CID V-8 engine.
• Power front disc brakes.
• Dual-note horn.
COMPLETE FEATURES CHART
In addition to the standard features listed, Torino also includes as standard equipment the many Ford Lifeguard Design Safety Features. | Torino | Gran
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EXTERIOR | | | | | | |
BUMPER PAD, REAR | - | X | X | - | - | - |
CONCEALED WINDSHIELD WIPERS | - | X | X | - | X | X |
GLASS, tinted backlite (SportsRoof) | - | - | X | - | - | - |
HOOD, counterbalanced, front opening | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Base hood | X | - | - | X | - | - |
Hatchhood Panel | - | X | X | - | X | X |
Gran Torino Sport hood with scoop | - | - | X | - | - | - |
LIGHTS: Backup, parking, dual headlights, front and rear side marker | X | X | X | X | X | X |
TAILLIGHTS: Horizontal section with backups inboard | X | X | X | - | - | - |
Vertical with backup lights in lower section | - | - | - | X | X | X |
MOULDINGS: Bright drip mouldings - | X | X | X | X | X | 'X |
Bright lower body side mouldings with black fill and quarter panel extensions | - | X | X | - | X | - |
Wheel lip mouldings . : | - | X | X | - | X | - |
Rear valance panel moulding | - | X | X | - | - | - |
Rear window bright reveal mouldings | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Windshield reveal mouldings | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Mirror, outside (left hand) | X | X | - | X | X | X |
Outside, dual racing, L. H. remote control | - | - | X | - | - | - |
ORNAMENTATION: "FORD" block letters, front, left of hood | X | - | - | X | - | - |
"FORD" block letters, front over center of grille | - | X | X | - | X | X |
"TORINO" block letters on RH deck lid and front quarter panels | X | - | - | - | - | - |
"GRAN TORINO" block letters on RH deck lid and front quarter panels | - | X | - | - | - | - |
"GRAN TORINO SPORT" block letters on front quarter panels, "GRAN TORINO" on RH deck lid | - | - | X | - | - | - |
"TORINO" block letters lower right tailgate and front quarter panels | - | - | - | X | - | - |
"GRAN TORINO" block letters lower right tailgate and front quarter panels | - | - | - | - | X | - |
"GRAN TORINO SQUIRE" bright letters on front quarter panels, "GRAN TORINO" on lower right door gate | - | - | - | - | - |
