1979 Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan
The Pinto was Ford's subcompact for 1979. Flory records 75,789 built for 1979 at a base price of $3,939.
Confidence
90%
9T10Y202817
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ (T) |
| Model Code | 10 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 202817 | Production #202817 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Pinto Coupe)
Height50.6
Length170.8
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
$2266.00
No. Produced
29263
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2703
lbs
Height
54.9
in.
Length
184.3
in.
Width
73.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Falcon
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Main Bearings
4
Type
Constant mesh
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
9.3 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.95 x 14
Make
Ford
Model Year
1969
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
62A
Service
Dual hydraulic
Brake Size
9
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cylinders
6
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Type
Single downdraft
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Wheelbase
110.9
in.
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.08
:1
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.41
:1
2nd
1.86
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.51
: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.