These are standard specifications for the 1973 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Chassis # 3R10X152534
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1980 |
| Price : | $2,000-$2,320 |
| Weight : | 2120 lbs | 961.616 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1973 : | 2,349,815 |
| 1973 Ford Pinto | |
| Runabout 2 dr. 4 P : | 150,603 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 116,146 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P : | 217,763 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 3R10X152534
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
Runabout
| Price : | $2,120 |
| Weight : | 2160 lbs | 979.76 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,320 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00 x 13 Rayon black sidewall |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | A78-13 |
| Tires : | A70-13 |
| Tires : | 175R13 |
Recall
| 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. |
| 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 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V058000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-8E.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING RING FOR SECURING THE FUELSENDING UNIT TO THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, THE SEALING PRESSURE AGAINST THE FLANGE GASKET COULD BE LESSENED ANDFUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY INSTALL ANDTIGHTEN). |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V118000 |
| Notes | LIGHT TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH SEAT BELTATTACHING BOLTS WHICH WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED DURING HEAT TREATING ANDPLATING OPERATIONS.THIS CONDITION COULD MAKE BOLTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HYDROGENEMBRITTLEMENT FRACTURING AFTER INSTALLATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING BOLTS WITH KNOWN QUALITY STOCK). |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Ford Pinto?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Ford Pinto? A: The 1973 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Ford Pinto? A: The 1973 Ford Pinto has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1973 Ford Pinto cost approximately $2,000 to $2,320 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Ford Pinto? A: The 1973 Ford Pinto was offered as a Runabout, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1973 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1973 Ford Pinto had 6.00 x 13 Rayon black sidewall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1973? A: Ford produced 2,349,815 automobiles in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Ford Pinto have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Ford Pinto was a Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 86 HP (63.296 KW) @ 5400 RPM.