Talk:Ford Torino/Archive 1

Size

This model is quite big for a sport car. The trunk is pretty high compare to other sedans. Due to the tall rear end, rear visibility is quite poor, it is hard to park this big car. My friend's Grand Torino was involved in an accident with a Camero back in the early 80's. The Camero was crushed on the side, the bumper of the Grand Torino did even get a scratch. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kowloonese (talk • contribs) 21:57, 12 September 2003

I bet -- Fords really are tough. My '67 Thunderbird has abysmal rear visibility too -- small 'limo' rear window, and you can't see past the humped 'hips' to see the rear quarter in the one and only side mirror. Parking is an exercise in guesswork. --Morven 02:09, 13 Sep 2003 (UTC)

302

If the 302 WAS a 4.9, then how may cubic inches are there in a 5.0 mustang? The problem is, although it might mathematically be 4.9 or so, if you talk about a Ford 4.9, people will assume it is the 300ci inline 6 cylinder. As far as I know, Ford has always called the 302 a 5 litre, regardless of the actual displacement. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.97.231.216 (talk) 02:29, 1 March 2005

The "five point oh" was a 4.9 liter engine. Yes, when Ford went metric, they called it a "5.0", including using that label on the fender, but it's simply not true. I wouldn't object to putting "5.0" (in quotes and without any unit indication) in the article, but we can't say it's "a 5.0 L engine" because it's not. --SFoskett 03:54, Mar 1, 2005 (UTC)

Johnny Lightning What???

Why is this image here? It is not an image of the car itself but a curious replica that really belongs, maybe, in the trivia section, and seems more like advertising. Kindly comment.

Bill 01:28, 30 July 2006 (UTC)