1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon 2-seat
Pinto's 94.2"-wheelbase two-seat Station Wagon was the line's most popular variant, with 237,394 assembled at a $2,693 base price.
4R12Y117148
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA (R) |
| Model Code | 12 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 117148 | Production #117148 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1974
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Dimensions
Production237394
Doors2
Weight2640
Width69.7
Rear Tread55
Height51.9
Length178.8
Wheelbase94.2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearRack & pinion
1st Gear Ratio3.65
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears4
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
4th Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.66
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity13
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling8.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
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$2693.00
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.