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Old 11-04-2011, 02:29 PM   #3
Paul Ceasrine
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Default Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

GTX John,

Though the 1969 Torino Cobra cars are a good bargain, money would be better spent on
a 1970 Super Cobra-Jet 429.

Mr. X

I agree, the 69' Hardtop Coupe looked stronger,,,,,,,,,,'body-wise'




In 1969, both the Hardtop Coupe (#3541 lbs.) and Fastback SportsRoof (#3599 lbs.)
428 Cobra-Jet 335 HP (non Ram-Air 428's) cars were classed in F/S or SS/J.
(10.00 - 10. 49 wt/hp).

The 69' Fastback 'SportRoof' car was notorious for a 'whippy' tail-end.



General Performance;

Road Test;
428/335 HP Cobra-Jet (non Ram-Air), 4-Speed, with 3.50 Gears and Traction-Lock
15.07 @ 94 MPH

Motor Trend;
428/335 HP Cobra-Jet (non Ram-Air), 4-Speed, with 3.50 Gears and Traction-Lock
14.90 @ 95 MPH

Motor Trend;
428/335 HP Cobra-Jet (with Ram-Air), 4-Speed, with 3.50 Gears and Traction-Lock
14.50 @ 100 MPH

Motor Trend;
428/335 HP Cobra-Jet (with Ram Air), C-6 Automatic, with 4.10 Gears and Traction-Lock
13.88 @ 101 MPH

Car & Driver;
428/335 HP Cobra-Jet (with Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, with 3.91 Gears and Traction-Lock
14.27 @ 99 MPH

Note; Car underwent a performance tune-up before the dragstrip test.

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