1978 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
The Pinto was Ford's subcompact for 1978. The Station Wagon was offered in Ford's Malaise-era lineup.
Confidence
90%
8T12Y138853
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ (T) |
| Model Code | 12 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 138853 | Production #138853 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1978
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Pinto Wagon)
Height52.1
Length179.1
Wheelbase94.5
Width69.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2617.00
No. Produced
15576
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3264
lbs
Width
74.5
in.
Length
198.7
in.
Height
56
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Brake Horsepower
100@4000
hp
Type
Constant mesh
Torque
156@2000
ft/lbs
Main Bearings
4
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (36)
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Radiator
Down flow
Fuel Type
Regular
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
302 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
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 tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Series
Falcon
Model Year
1968
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
71A
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Dual hydraulic
Brake Size
9
in.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Rear Differential
2
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Carburetor
Autolite
Type
Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Cylinders
6
Wheelbase
111
in.
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Differential Ratio
3.2
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.41
:1
2nd
1.86
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.51
:1
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
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.