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Ford Pinto

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 77.70 mm 3.19 in × 3.06 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1602 cc (97.76 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.40:1
Fuel system 1 Autolite carb
Maximum power 76 PS (75.0 bhp) (55.9 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 82.06 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 130.0 Nm (96 ft·lb) (13.3 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1019.7 kPa (147.9 psi)
Specific torque 81.15 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 400.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2388 mm
wheelbase 94 in
Length (milimeters) 4140 mm
Length (inches) 163 in
Width (milimeters) 1763 mm
Width (inches) 69.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 914 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2015 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 44.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 6.00-13
Wheels 13 x 4
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅ 229 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1970 Ford Pinto PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1970

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