To determine the original engine, you'll need to find either:
* The engine itself: Look for a code stamped on the engine block. This code will correspond to a specific engine type.
* The original build sheet: This document will list all the options and components, including the engine, installed at the factory. These are difficult to locate but are highly valuable for accuracy.
* A copy of the original sales invoice: This might list the engine.
Without additional information, it's impossible to say definitively what engine was originally in that particular 1969 Road Runner. Many engine options were available.