442 4speeds vs. auto's
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Without even going into driver control , I can’t imagine choosing a two speed transmission for an additional fee, over a four speed transmission when ordering a new performance automobile. Sounds like simple math to me (until 1967).
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Lots of Mopars built with Torqueflite. When it comes to 440-standard cars like the GTX, Coronet R/T, and Charger R/T, the 4-speed was much rarer. It's about 50/50 with 1969 383 Road Runners, while A12 cars and Hemis often had 4-speeds having an edge, but nothing profound.
By the introduction of TH400 in the GTO, it became more popular than sticks, although the hi-po engines were more popular with sticks till the advent of the 455.
Stick were much rarer for the Torino GT and Cyclone GT though that may not be true for the 429 CJ.
Your theory is dependent on the brand and engine, but I think there's enough examples to suggest it's not quite true.
By the introduction of TH400 in the GTO, it became more popular than sticks, although the hi-po engines were more popular with sticks till the advent of the 455.
Stick were much rarer for the Torino GT and Cyclone GT though that may not be true for the 429 CJ.
Your theory is dependent on the brand and engine, but I think there's enough examples to suggest it's not quite true.
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Lots of Mopars built with Torqueflite. When it comes to 440-standard cars like the GTX, Coronet R/T, and Charger R/T, the 4-speed was much rarer. It's about 50/50 with 1969 383 Road Runners, while A12 cars and Hemis often had 4-speeds having an edge, but nothing profound.
By the introduction of TH400 in the GTO, it became more popular than sticks, although the hi-po engines were more popular with sticks till the advent of the 455.
Stick were much rarer for the Torino GT and Cyclone GT though that may not be true for the 429 CJ.
Your theory is dependent on the brand and engine, but I think there's enough examples to suggest it's not quite true.
By the introduction of TH400 in the GTO, it became more popular than sticks, although the hi-po engines were more popular with sticks till the advent of the 455.
Stick were much rarer for the Torino GT and Cyclone GT though that may not be true for the 429 CJ.
Your theory is dependent on the brand and engine, but I think there's enough examples to suggest it's not quite true.
I have no further comment regarding 4speed vs automatic transmissions in late 60's cars.
P.S.
Ford guys couldn't shift, simple as that!
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