In 1969 the Ford 428 Cobra Jet was built with three versions, the first option being a non-Ram Air version, then followed by the Ram-Air version with  a functional shaker hood scoop and topping the list was the new Super Cobra Jet which came with the Drag Pack option. The Super Cobra Jet also included the shaker hood scoop, and a modified crankshaft and stronger connecting rods, a limited-slip 3.91:1 or 4.30:1 rear axles, an external oil cooler, and no air conditioning. All three engines were under-rated at 335 horse power.

In 1970 Ford replaced the 428 Cobra Jet engines with the new 429 Cobra Jet engines. The 429 Cobra Jet was rated at 370 horse power while the Super Cobra Jet had 11.3:1 compression and was rated at 375 horse power.

In 1969 Ford continued the Torino with the same body lines and model designations as in the previous year. 1969 would be the year that the Torino really came alive as the ledgendary new Fairlane Cobra was introduced. 47,232 Torino's were sold in 1969. Note: this does not include GT or Cobra Models.