1974 Ford Pinto Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1974 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1980
Price : $2,525-$2,770
Weight : 2370 lbs | 1075.014 kg
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
Inline 4 | Serial Number Code 'Y'
Displacement : 2278 cc | 139.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.
Power : 80 BHP (58.88 KW)
Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 8 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
Inline 4
Displacement : 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.
Power : 90 HP (66.24 KW)
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

Total Ford Production for 1974 : 2,179,791
1974 Ford Pinto
Hatch 2 dr. 4 P : 174,754
Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : 132,061
Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P : 237,394

Sedan

Fuel Capacity : 14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 169.0 in | 4293 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.2 in | 2393 mm.

Hatch

Price : $2,630
Weight : 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg
Fuel Capacity : 14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 169.0 in | 4293 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.2 in | 2393 mm.

Station Wagon

Price : $2,770
Weight : 2575 lbs | 1168 kg
Fuel Capacity : 14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 179.0 in | 4547 mm.
Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.2 in | 2393 mm.
Front Tires : A78-13

Steering
Rack and Pinion
Turns lock to lock : 4.20
Turning Circle : 10.9 m | 429.172 in. | 10900.969 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.00 x 13

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID07E064000
SummaryCERTAIN 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.
ConsequenceA LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
RemedyFEDERAL-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.
NotesTHIS 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.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19710801
NHTSA Campaign ID78V143000
SummaryIN 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.
RemedyTHE 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.
NotesVEHICLE 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

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19730801
NHTSA Campaign ID78V022000
SummaryON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
RemedyTHE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE ASSEMBLY.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COUPLING FLANGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AS A RESULT, THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE COULD SLIP ONTHE STEERING INPUT SHAFT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: STEERING FLANGE SLIPPAGE IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR UNDER HIGH STEERINGEFFORT CONDITIONS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1974 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,750
Avg. Household Income : $13,900
Avg. Home : $34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Ford Pinto? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Ford Pinto? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto has lengths of 169.00 and 179.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Ford Pinto? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto has a width of 70.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1974 Ford Pinto cost approximately $2,525 to $2,770 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Ford Pinto? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto was offered as a Hatch, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1974 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto had 6.00 x 13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1974? A: Ford produced 2,179,791 automobiles in 1974.

Q: What engines did the 1974 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 86 HP (63.296 KW) @ 5400 RPM
  • Inline 4 (2278 cc | 139.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 80 BHP (58.88 KW)
  • Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW)
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1974 Ford Pinto had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.

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