1977 Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan
The Pinto was Ford's subcompact for 1977. Flory records 48,863 built for 1977 at a base price of $3,237.
Confidence
90%
7X10Y188386
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1977 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 7 | 1977 |
| Plant Code | X | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X) |
| Model Code | 10 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 188386 | Production #188386 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1977
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Pinto Coupe)
Height50.6
Length169.3
Wheelbase94.5
Width69.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2118.00
No. Produced
16082
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2520
lbs
Width
73.2
in.
Length
184.3
in.
Height
54.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Falcon
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Helical
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (35)
Fuel Type
Regular
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Radiator
Down flow
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On the top surface of the radiator & front fender apron support (near the radiator fill cap).
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.95 x 14
Make
Ford
Model Year
1967
Origin
United States
Model Number
62A
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
9
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Transmission
2
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Carburetor
Autolite
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Differential Ratio
3.2
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Rear Tread
57.9
in.
Front Tread
58.2
in.
Wheelbase
111
in.
Main Bearings
4
Cylinders
6
Type
Single downdraft
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Clutch Type
Non-centrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.