1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
The Pinto was Ford's new subcompact, launched for 1971 to take on imported economy cars. The Runabout rode a 94" wheelbase and saw 63,796 built for the model year.
1X11X235215
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Runabout
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | X | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X) |
| Model Code | 11 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 235215 | Production #235215 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1971
Body StyleRunabout
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine122 CID I4 (X)
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine122 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement122 CID
Dimensions
Production63796
Doors2
Rear Tread55
Height50
Length163
Width69.4
Wheelbase94
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
1st Gear Ratio3.65
Reverse Ratio3.66
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears4
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Suspension
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size9
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling7.0 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
Equipment122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsDark Green Metallic / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Yellow / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Model T Black / Pastel Blue / Pinto Blue / Pinto Gold / Pinto Lime / Pinto Red / Pinto Yellow / White
Pricing
MSRP$2062.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.