1973 Standard Features

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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.

TORINO

MODELS                                 SALES NUMBER
2-Door Hardtop-Formal Roof                 25
4-Door Pillared Hardtop                        27

MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

EXTERIOR

• All new front end sheet metal with contemporary styling.
• 114" wheelbase . . . 2-door models with 208" overall length and wide tread for sporty, "road-hugger" look.
• Longer 118" wheelbase . . . 4-door models with 212" overall length for "big car" look, roominess and ride.
• Attractive low-series, one-piece corrosion resistant plastic grille with wide egg crate motif in bright and dark argent and center ornament.
• Distinctive, dual horizontal headlights.
• Energy-absorbing bumper system . . . 5 MPH front, and 2i/a MPH rear, fixed vertical barrier impact.
• Recessed door handles with one-step keyless locking.
• 60° windshield and bright reveal moldings around windshield and rear window.
• Front and rear side marker lights.
• Frameless, ventless curved side glass.
• Bright drip and window moldings.
• Bright "Ford" block letters on center of hood panel above grille.
• Bright "Torino" block letters on front quarter panels and lower deck lid.
• Bright stainless steel hubcaps.
• Distinctive, dual horizontal headlights.
• New hatch hood.
• Body/Frame construction.

INTERIOR

• Comfortable front bench seats with adjustable head restraints and seat back locks on folding seat backs.
• Attractive, durable ail-vinyl seat trim with all-vinyl color-keyed door trim panels.
• Vinyl-coated color-keyed floor mats front and rear.
• Performance-oriented instrument panel with modern, easy-reading instruments . . . textured metal lower instrument panel color-keyed to interior.
• Two-spoke energy absorbing steering wheel.
• 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.
• Illuminated wiper/washer controls.
• Energy absorbing arm rests.
• Sun visor safety padded, left and right.
• Suspended accelerator, clutch and brake pedals.
• Inside hood release.

FUNCTIONAL

• Dependable, economical 250 CID 6-cylinder engine.
• Three-speed, fully synchronized, manual transmission with column shift.
• Manual front disc brakes.
• Heater and defroster with 3-speed blower . . . illuminated controls.
• "DirectAire" ventilation system in all models.
• Energy absorbing frame construction.
• Windshield wipers, two-speed electric with dual stream washers . . . larger 80 oz. washer reservoir.
• F78 x 14 BSW belted bias-ply tires.
• Convenient pin and slot bumper jack system.

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:

• High series corrosion resistant ABS plastic grille with two-tone flattened oval egg crate design . . . bright leading edges framed with chrome-plated molding . . . bright molding around the grille.
• Gran Torino ornament center of grille.
• Bright "Ford" block letters over center of grille.
• Bright headlamp doors at side of grille.
• Bright wheellip moldings.
• Attractive lower body side molding.
• Bright "Gran Torino" block letters on front quarter panels and right rear deck lid.
• Ornamented deck lid lock cover.
• Bright molding on rear modesty panel.
• Concealed windshield wipers.

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 on 2-door models.
• Deluxe sound package.

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.

• Heater and defroster with 3-speed blower . . . illuminated controls.
• "DirectAire" ventilation system in all models.
• F78 x 14 BSW belted bias-ply tires.
• Convenient pin and slot bumper jack system.
• Windshield wipers, two-speed electric with dual stream washers.

GRAN TORINO BROUGHAM

MODELS                                 SALES NUMBER
2-Door Hardtop-Formal Roof                 30
4-Door Pillared Hardtop                        31

MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

EXTERIOR

The Gran Torino Brougham shares many features with the Gran Torino. Mutual features include:

• High series corrosion resistant plastic grille with two-tone flattened egg crate design . . . bright leading edges with chrome-plated molding . . . bright molding around the grille
• Grand Torino ornament center of grille
• Bright headlamp doors at side of grille
• Bright wheellip moldings
• Attractive lower body side molding
• Bright "Gran Torino" block letters on front quarter panels and right rear deck lid
• Ornamented deck lid lock cover
• Color-keyed rear bumper pad
• Concealed windshield wipers

Additional features include:
• "Brougham" identification on "C" pillars

INTERIOR

In addition to or in place of features on the Gran Torino:
• Plush flight-bench front seat
• Attractive cloth and vinyl trim
• Padded fold-down center armrest
• Deluxe door trim panels
• Woodtone applique on instrument panel
• Electric clock
• Bright rimmed pedal pads

• Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel with woodtone applique
• Dual note horn

FUNCTIONAL
The Gran Torino Brougham shares the same features as the Gran Torino:
• 250 CID engine
• Three-speed, fully synchronized manual transmission
• Manual front disc brakes
• Self-adjusting brakes
• Heater and defroster with 3-speed blower . . . illuminated controls
• "DirectAire" ventilation system
• F78 x 14 BSW belted bias-ply tires
• Windshield wipers, two-speed electric with dual stream washers
• Deluxe sound package

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:

• Dual outside racing mirrors, color-keyed left hand remote control, right hand manual control.
• Bright accented hub caps with black paint accent and trim rings.
• Black rear bumper pad and matching taillamp bezel paint.

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:

• Spirited 302 CID 2V V-8 engine.
• F70 x 14 wide oval belted B/WL tires with 6" rim wheels.

TORINO WAGON

MODELS                         SALES NUMBER
Torino 4-Door                             40
Gran Torino 4-Door                     42

MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

TORINO WAGON

In addition to or in place of features on the Torino 4-Door Pillared Hardtop.

EXTERIOR

• Long 215.6" overall length.
• Bright drip moldings.
• Bright quarter window and tailgate window moldings.
• 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 . . 109.5" with tailgate down . . 84.9 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

• 302 CID 2V engine
• 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.
• Power front disc brakes standard.
• G78 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 plastic grille with argent flattened oval egg-crate design . . . bright leading edges framed with bright chrome-plated molding.

• Gran Torino ornament centered on grille.
• Bright headlamp doors at side of grille.
• Concealed windshield wipers.
• Bright wheellip moldings.

INTERIOR

• Plush, deep-pleated vinyl seat trim and "wall-to-wall" color-keyed carpeting.

FUNCTIONAL
• Additional sound deadening and insulating material

GRAN TORINO SQUIRE WAGON

MODEL SALES NUMBER
Gran Torino Squire 4-Door 43

MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

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.
• Bright accented pedal pads.

FUNCTIONAL

• Economical power from 302 CID engine.
• 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 Torino	Gran Torino Brougham	Gran Torino Sport	Torino Wagon	Gran Torino Wagon	Gran. Torino Squire Wagon
EXTERIOR
BUMPER, energy absorbing	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BUMPER PAD, REAR	-	-	-	X	-	-	-
CONCEALED WINDSHIELD WIPERS	-	X	X	X	-	X	X
GLASS, tinted backlite (SportsRoof)	-	-	-	X	-	-	-
HOOD, counterbalanced, front opening	X	X	X	X	X	X	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	X	-	-	-
Vertical with backup lights in lower section	-	-	-	-	X	X	X
MOULDINGS: Bright drip mouldings -	X	X	X	X	X	X	'X
Wheel lip mouldings . :	-	X	X	X	-	X	-
Rear valance panel moulding	-	X	X	X	-	-	-
Rear window bright reveal mouldings	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Windshield reveal mouldings	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MIRROR, outside (left hand)	X	X	X	-	X	X	X
Outside, dual racing, L. H. remote control	-	-	-	X	-	-	-
ORNAMENTATION:
"FORD" block letters, front over center of grille	X	X	X	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		-	-	-	-
"BROUGHAM" identification on "C" Pillar	-	-	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	-	-		-	-	-	X
GRILLE: Plastic-argent painted-bright edges	X	-	-	-	X	-	-
Plastic-argent -egg crate design, flat oval	-	X	X	X	-	X	X
Identification ornament	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
HUB CAPS, stainless steel	X	X	X	-	X	X	-
HUBCAPS AND TRIMRINGS	-	-	-	X	-	-	-
WHEEL COVERS - FULL	-	-	-	-	-	-	X
SIMULATED WOOD GRAIN TRIM ON TAILGATE AND BODY SIDES	-	-	-	-	-	-	X
VENTLESS DOOR GLASS	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

INTERIOR	Torino	Gran Torino	Gran Torino Brougham	Gran Torino Sport	Torino Wagon	Gran Torino Wagon	Gran Torino Squire Wagon
ARMRESTS: Energy absorbing, front and rear on 4-door models	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
ASH TRAY, front (not lighted)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
CIGARETTE LIGHTER: In instrument panel	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
CLOCK, electric	-	-	X	-	-	-	-
COURTESY LIGHTS: Center of roof	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
DOOR HANDLES, Inside: Safety design	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Outside: Recessed	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
DOOR LATCHES: Safety-Yoke type	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
FLIGHT BENCH FRONT SEAT: cloth and vinyl trim	-	-	X	-	-	-	-
FLOOR COVERING: Vinyl-coated rubber mat, color-keyed	X	-	-	-	X	-	-
Carpet, color-keyed	-	X	X	X	-	X	X
GLOVE BOX WITH LOCK	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
HEAD RESTRAINTS-Front adjustable (not on bucket seats)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
INSIDE HOOD RELEASE	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
INSTRUMENT PANEL: Energy absorbing structure, printed instrument cluster circuitry Woodgrain accents	X -	X -	X X	X -	X -	X -	X X
LOCKABLE STEERING COLUMN	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MIRROR, INSIDE DAY/NITE REARVIEW	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
PEDAL PADS, bright rimmed	-	-	X	X	-	-	X
SCUFF PLATES, aluminum	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
SEAT BACK LOCKS (all folding seats)	X	X	X	X	X(a)	X(a)	X(a)
SEAT BELTS: Front & rear lap including center passenger	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
SHOULDER HARNESS: Front driver & outboard passenger	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
STEERING WHEEL, 2-spoke, energy absorbing, oval design Woodgrain accents	X -	X -	X X	X -	X -	X -	X X
STORAGE COMPARTMENT-Below floor with lock	-	-	-	-	X	X	X
SUN VISORS, padded	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
SUSPENDED PEDALS	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
TURN SIGNALS WITH LANE-CHANGE FEATURE (a) Rear folding seats on station wagons.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

FUNCTIONAL	Torino	Gran Torino	Gran Torino Brougham	Gran Torino Sport	Torino Wagon	Gran Torino Wagon	Gran Torino Squire Wagon
BRAKES: Dual master brake cylinder w/warning light, self-adjusting	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Foot-applied emergency brake, hand released	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Manual front disc brakes	X	X	X	X	-	-	-
Power front disc brakes	-	-	-	-	X	X	X
ENGINE-250 CID IV Six	X	X	X	-	X	X	-
302 CID 2V V-8	-	-	-	X	-	-	X
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER: Switch on steering column	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
DIRECTAIRE VENTILATION	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
HEATER, blend-air type, 3-speed blower	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
KEYS: Reversible type and keyless door locking	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MUFFLER, aluminized & stainless components	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
TAILGATE, wagons Magic Doorgate: Counterbalanced, three way	-	-	-	-	X	X	X
TRANSMISSION-3-Speed manual	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
WINDSHIELD WIPERS, two-speed electric with dual stream washers	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
DUAL NOTE HORN	-	-	X	-	-	-	X

This page was last edited on 26 July 2007.

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