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.
Confidence
90%
4X12Y244752
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | X | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X) |
| Model Code | 12 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 244752 | Production #244752 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1974
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
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 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$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.