Performance Review: Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed - [1970]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Torino Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1970. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8.This particular Ford Torino has a 7033cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Torino shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Torino's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1787 kgs (3939 lbs) this makes the Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Torino shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 7033cc 16V V8 engine produces 370 bhp (275 kW) @ 540 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 450 lb-ft (610.1 Nm) @ 3400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Torino you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.7T Quattro V6 (232.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Torino.

The Ford Torino has a Power to weight ratio of 207.0 bhp per ton and 251.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1970 Torino competing with the 2000 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.7T Quattro V6 (232.0 bhp per ton) or the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM (231.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Torino generating around 251.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Jaguar F Type 5.0L V8 S Cabriolet (276.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT (276.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this made the Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs). This Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed is also faster than the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the and the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Torino and the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ford Torino on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.77 secs @ 99.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6 V8 (13.72 secs), the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (13.72 secs), and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 Cup (13.73 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1970 version of the Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed has a maximum speed of 134mph.

Top Speed of the 1970 Torino equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1970 Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph), the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Roadster 3.5 V6 (145 mph), or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (145 mph).

Related Links:

1970 Torino Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ford

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