Torino 1970

Produced by the Ford Motor Company, the Ford Torino was made for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. During its production time, the Torino was a mid-size car, however quite large by modern standards. This car replaced the Ford Fairlane, although the name was kept for the company's base models with trim, different from the Torino models. Ford Motor Company chose the Torino as the representative for its NASCAR entrants during the time when the car was at its peak. Even though there were several models released over different years, the 1970 Torino brought a completely changed look with a larger body, a pointed grille with longer lines. The year 1970 saw the Torino being chosen as the Motor Trend Car of the Year. It's earlier name, Falcon, was transferred to the Torino body as a low-line series after the same model was replaced by the 'Maverick'. Nevertheless, the name was dropped in the U.S after the 1970 model was released. During this time, other models such as the Torino 500, Torino GT, and the new Torino Brougham were also released. The Torino GT and the Brougham were the only models to have hidden headlights. The 1971 Torino that was produced was almost identical. 1970 and 1971 were the only two years when Ford produced four-door hardtops, even though conventional sedans were also available. Torino wagons were offered as perks to the successful Tupperware saleswomen. The 1970 Ford Torino was a powerful and aggressive vehicle. Even today, these machines are available and are still as powerful as they were before.