These are standard specifications for the 1972 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1980 |
| Price : | $1,960-$2,263 |
| Weight : | 1967 lbs | 892.216 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Serial Number Code 'W' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 54 HP (39.744 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 4 | Serial Number Code 'X' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 86 HP (63.296 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford/Weber 2-barrel carburetor | |
Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1972 : | 2,246,563 |
| Total 1972 Pinto production : | 480,405 |
| 1972 Ford Pinto | |
| Runabout 2 dr. 4 P : | 197,920 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 181,002 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P : | 101,483 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V025000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-7A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE TRAILER HITCH MAY CAUSE FLEXING OFTHE REAR BUMPER HANGERS AND THE SHEET METAL AT THE HITCH ATTACHING POINTSRESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE METAL AND HANGERS.CONTINUED USAGE COULDEVENTUALLY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE BUMPERAND HITCH ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACE WITH NEW DESIGN HITCH. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V216000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-1B.LIGHT TRUCKS BUILT BETWEEN AUG.16, 1 971, AND OCT.14, 1971,F-100 THUR F-350 SERIES.POSSIBILITYTHAT SEAT BELT AND SHOULDERHARNESS ATTACHING BOLTS WERE IMPRO PERLY PROCESSED DURING HEAT TREATING ANDPLATING OPERATIONS. IF CONDITION EXISTS, MAY CAUSE BOLTS TO BE SUSCEPTIBLE TOHYDR OGEN EMBRITTLEMENT FRACTURING AFTER INSTALLATION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTINGAND REPLACING WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V143000 |
| Summary | IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTON: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Ford Pinto?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Ford Pinto? A: The 1972 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Ford Pinto? A: The 1972 Ford Pinto has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1972 Ford Pinto cost approximately $1,960 to $2,263 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Ford Pinto? A: The 1972 Ford Pinto was offered as a Runabout, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1972? A: Ford produced 2,246,563 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Pintos were produced? A: Ford produced 480,405 examples of the Pinto in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1972 Ford Pinto had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 54 HP (39.744 KW) @ 4600 RPM Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 86 HP (63.296 KW) @ 5400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1972 Ford Pinto had the following gearbox options: Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.