1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
Topping the Pinto range, the 1973 subcompact wagon listed at $2,273 and was the line's best seller, with 217,763 leaving the 94"-wheelbase platform.
3T12X268447
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ (T) |
| Model Code | 12 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 268447 | Production #268447 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1973
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise 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
Production217763
Doors2
Weight2490
Length173.8
Height51.3
Rear Tread55
Width69.7
Wheelbase94
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.55
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
1st Gear Ratio3.65
DriveRear wheel drive
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Gears4
Reverse Ratio3.66
Suspension
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity3.5
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling6.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Tan / Two Tone Colors Available / White
Pricing
MSRP$2273.00
Other
Wsize13 x 4
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 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.