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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.
4J102539339
(2)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA (J)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Pinto

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code J Los Angeles, CA (J)
Model Code 10 Pinto
Engine Code 2 (2)
Serial Number 102539339 Production #102539339

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
Confidence90%

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 ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Bright 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.