1980 Ford Pinto Specifications

Specifications

1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1978 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1980
Price :	$3,780-$4,935
Weight :	2385 lbs \| 1081.818 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.98:1
2nd Gear :	2.14:1
3rd Gear :	1.42:1
4th Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1980 :	1,162,275
1980 Ford Pinto
Hatchback 3 dr. 4 P :	61,842
Sedan 2 dr. 4 P :	84,053
Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P :	39,159

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E064000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence	A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1980 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,210
Avg. Household Income :	$19,170
Avg. Home :	$68,714
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Total Car Production :	8,009,841

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Ford Pinto? A: The 1980 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1980 Ford Pinto? A: The 1980 Ford Pinto has a length of 170.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1980 Ford Pinto? A: The 1980 Ford Pinto has a width of 69.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1980 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1980 Ford Pinto cost approximately $3,780 to $4,935 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Ford Pinto? A: The 1980 Ford Pinto was offered as a Hatchback, Pony Sedan, Pony Wagon, Sedan, Squire Wagon, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1980? A: Ford produced 1,162,275 automobiles in 1980.

Q: What engine did the 1980 Ford Pinto have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Ford Pinto was a Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1980 Ford Pinto had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.