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Ford Pinto
1971 – 1980
United States
With production running from 1971 to 1980, the Ford Pinto stayed on sale for 9 years. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 76 to 97 hp. The lightest version weighs only 914 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1971 – 1980
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power76 – 97 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed154 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (76 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 76 hp | — | — | 4-Speed manual |
| 2.3L 3MT RWD (90 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | — | 154 | 3-speed manual |
| 2.0L 3MT RWD (97 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 97 hp | — | — | 3-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1602 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 56 KW @ 5000 RPM76 HP @ 5000 RPM75 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 96 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM130 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.00-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 69.4 in (1763 mm)
- Height
- 50 in (1270 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55/55 in (1,397/1,397 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94 in (2388 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2015 lbs (914 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 4800 RPM90 HP @ 4800 RPM89 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM160 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 96 mph (154 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 69.4 in (1763 mm)
- Height
- 50 in (1270 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55/55 in (1,397/1,397 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94 in (2388 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2346 lbs (1064 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1999 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 71 KW @ 5600 RPM97 HP @ 5600 RPM95 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 120 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM163 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed manual
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.00-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 69.4 in (1763 mm)
- Height
- 50 in (1270 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55/55 in (1,397/1,397 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94 in (2388 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2066 lbs (937 kg)
Length4,140 mm
Width1,763 mm
Height1,270 mm
Wheelbase2,388 mm
Curb weight914 – 1,064 kg
Torque130 – 163 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.