1974 Ford Pinto Coupe
Ford's 94.2"-wheelbase Pinto was its subcompact entry; the basic two-door Coupe started at just $2,442, and 132,061 found homes.
Confidence
90%
4J102539339
(2)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA (J)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | J | Los Angeles, CA (J) |
| Model Code | 10 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | 2 | (2) |
| Serial Number | 539339 | Production #539339 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine(2)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA (J)
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Dimensions
Production132061
Doors2
Weight2436
Height50.3
Length169
Wheelbase94.2
Width69.4
Rear Tread55
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.55
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
Gears4
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
1st Gear Ratio3.65
4th Gear Ratio1
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Reverse Ratio3.66
Suspension
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity13
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling8.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment140 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Blue / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Br. Blue Metallic. / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Medium Yellow Gold / Orange / Pearl White / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Tan Glow
Pricing
MSRP$2442.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.