Ford and Mercury may be similar, but there are some crucial differences between their muscle cars gearheads should know.

The rivalry between General Motors and Ford has played out ... to actually spec a Super Cobra Jet. Buyers started with the Torino Cobra, equipped with a 429 Thunder Jet V8 making 360 horsepower.

Here's a heavy-hitter Ford from the peak of the muscle-car era. With a 429-cubic-inch V-8, a shaker hood scoop, and dual exhausts, this Torino Cobra is ready to ... and the engine wears a Super Cobra ...

Here's a heavy-hitter Ford from the peak of the muscle-car era. With a 429-cubic-inch V-8, a shaker hood scoop, and dual exhausts, this Torino Cobra ... wears a Super Cobra Jet and 750-cfm Holley ...

A 1970 Ford Torino SportsRoof, a classic muscle car known for its sleek design and powerful engine, recently sold at auction for a staggering $71,570. This particular model featured significant ...

Ford, too, was heavily invested, introducing the Torino Cobra and revised Boss Mustangs. In this high-stakes environment, Mercury’s Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet emerged as a formidable ...

Instead, Ford simply transplanted the Torino GT's tires and suspension ... Ford replaced the 428 with the 429 Cobra Jet for the 1970 model year. The underappreciated 1968 and 1969 Ford Torino ...

However, it does feature the ‘Super’ package on the 429 V8 engine, transforming it into a Super Cobra Jet with solid lifters ... In a stunning display of power and performance, the 1970 Ford Torino GT ...

Among these high-performance big block engines was the legendary 1968 Ford Cobra Jet, a revolutionary powertrain put in higher-end trims of the Mustang, Fairlane, and Torino. Ford's 427 big block ...