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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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.