1972 Ford Pinto Sedan
A $2,078 step up in the Pinto subcompact range, this 1972 sedan was the volume leader on the 94" wheelbase with 197,920 produced.
2R11X129890
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Sedan
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA (R) |
| Model Code | 11 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 129890 | Production #129890 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine122 CID I4 (X)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine122 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement122 CID
Dimensions
Production197920
Doors3
Weight2013
Wheelbase94
Rear Tread55
Height50.1
Width69.4
Length163
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.2
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
Gears4
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.66
1st Gear Ratio3.65
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size9
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling7.0 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
Equipment122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Grabber Blue / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Coral / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Lime Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Tan / White
Pricing
MSRP$2078.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.