1970 Ford Pinto specifications

1970 Ford Pinto data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2388 mm 94 inches
Track/tread (front) 1397 mm 55 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4140 mm 163 inches
Width 1763 mm 69.4 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 937 kg 2066 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 44.7 litres 9.8 [11.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1999 cc
(121.986 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.9 × 77 mm
3.58 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 163 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 35.4 kW/litre
48.2 ps/litre
47.5 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 81.54 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1024.7 kPa (148.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
102.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
101.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.23 kg/kW
22.09 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 13 x 4
Wheel size rear 13 x 4
Tyres front 6.00-13
Tyres rear 6.00-13
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter 229 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 1271 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID131967
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Ford Pinto added 2005-07-23.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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