1979 Ford Pinto Runabout Hatchback
The Pinto was Ford's subcompact for 1979. Flory records 69,383 built for 1979 at a base price of $4,055.
Confidence
90%
9T11Y180918
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Runabout Hatchback
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 | 11 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 180918 | Production #180918 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1979
Body StyleRunabout Hatchback
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 Hatchback)
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
$2316.00
No. Produced
22719
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2748
lbs
Height
54.9
in.
Length
184.3
in.
Width
73.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Falcon
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Constant mesh
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System
9.3 Quarts
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Radio
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
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
54A
Service
Dual hydraulic
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
9
in.
Fuel
16
gal.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Main Bearings
4
Cylinders
6
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Wheelbase
110.9
in.
Differential Ratio
3.08
:1
Differential
Hypoid
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.