These are standard specifications for the 1980 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Ford Pinto?
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.