1971 Ford Pinto specifications

1971 Ford Pinto data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors3
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 1273 mm 50.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 956 kg 2108 lb
Weight distribution 54.6% front
fuel tank capacity 41.7 litres 9.2 [11] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code Kent
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1992 cc
(121.559 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.8 × 76.9 mm
3.57 × 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
(gross)
101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
163 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
37.4 kW/litre
50.9 ps/litre
50.2 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
81.83 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Weber 32/36 DFAV carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1028.3 kPa (149.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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
106.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
104.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.82 kg/kW
21.41 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 4.120
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4.00JJ x 13
Wheel size rear 4.00JJ X 13
Tyres front 6.00-13
Tyres rear 6.00-13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 229 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID623282
Production total
Model code 64B
Model family Pinto
RAC rating 20.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Ford Pinto added 2020-01-23.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1992 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 936 kg
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3 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW 941 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW 921 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1992 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 959 kg
3 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1992 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 979 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 937 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1602 cm3/97.8cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW 914 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1808 cm3/110.3cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1025 kg
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sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 900 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 970 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1000 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1005 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1015 kg