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Ford TORINO

82 registered in New Zealand · 1968–1975 · 91% from United States

The Ford TORINO is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 82 registered across model years 1968 to 1975. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 7.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the TORINO.

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82 On NZ Roads
7.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford TORINO fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford TORINO vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford TORINO fleet age profile: 1968: 18, 1969: 12, 1970: 24, 1971: 18.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford TORINO engine sizes: 7.0L 11%, 5.8L 7%, 5.8L 7%, 4.9L 5%, 4.9L 4%.

Imported From

Ford TORINO imported from: United States 91%, Not Known 9%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford TORINO vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford TORINO NZ arrival timeline: 2021: 3, 2022: 5, 2023: 4, 2024: 1, 2025: 1.

Colours

GREEN 16 (20%)
RED 13 (16%)
ORANGE 11 (13%)
BLUE 10 (12%)
WHITE 6 (7%)
YELLOW 5 (6%)
BLACK 5 (6%)
GREY 4 (5%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford TORINO regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 26, TAURANGA: 5, WHANGAREI: 4, WAIMAKARIRI: 3, NAPIER: 3.

Body Types

SALOON 70%
SPORTS CAR 26%
STATION WAGON 4%
CONVERTIBLE 1%

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3 Toyota logo
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5 Honda logo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford TORINO are there in New Zealand?

There are 82 Ford TORINO vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1968 to 1975.

What body type is the Ford TORINO?

The Ford TORINO is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: sports car, station wagon, convertible. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford TORINO cars imported or NZ-new?

91% of Ford TORINO vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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