1971 Ford Pinto Sedan
Ford's new subcompact economy car, the Pinto squared off against imported rivals; the sedan rode a 94" wheelbase and racked up 288,606 sales in 1971.
1T10X127814
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ (T) |
| Model Code | 10 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 127814 | Production #127814 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine122 CID I4 (X)
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine122 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement122 CID
Dimensions
Production288606
Doors2
Weight1949
Rear Tread55
Height50
Length163
Width69.4
Wheelbase94
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRack & pinion
1st Gear Ratio3.65
DriveRear wheel drive
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
Gears4
Reverse Ratio3.66
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity11
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling7.0 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
Equipment122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsDark Green Metallic / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Yellow / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Model T Black / Pastel Blue / Pinto Blue / Pinto Gold / Pinto Lime / Pinto Red / Pinto Yellow / White
Pricing
MSRP$1919.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.