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 914 kg 2015 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 1.6 litre
1602 cc
(97.76 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 77.7 mm
3.19 × 3.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 130 Nm (96 ft·lb) (13.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 34.9 kW/litre
47.5 ps/litre
46.8 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 81.15 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 Autolite carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1019.7 kPa (147.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 400.5 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
83.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.34 kg/kW
27.3 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 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID131989
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
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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