These are standard specifications for the 1978 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1980 |
| Price : | $3,000-$4,110 |
| Weight : | 2340 lbs | 1061.406 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 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 | |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual Floor shift
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 1978 : | 1,923,655 |
| Total 1978 Pinto production : | 188,899 |
| 1978 Ford Pinto | |
| Hatchback 3 dr. 4 P : | 74,313 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 62,317 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P : | 52,269 |
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. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19760801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V025000 |
| Summary | THE FLEXIBLE BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND BREAK OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8 LITER ENGINES ANDOPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BLADE FRAGMENT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLYWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. A BROKEN BLADE OR FRAGMENT MAY DAMAGE UNDER-HOODCOMPONENTS.NOTE: IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHEN BLADE SEPARATION OCCURS, PERSONS NEAR THEVEHICLE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V047000 |
| Summary | THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO LOCK DUE TO BINDING OF THE LOCKING PAWL AGAINST THE RETRACTOR HOUSING. THIS BINDING IS CAUSED BY RETRACTOR HOUSING DEFORMATION WHICH OCCURRED DURING ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGERS WOULD BE RESTRAINED ONLY BY THE FULLY EXTENDED BELT. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION'. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATELY RESTRAINED PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLYINJURED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Ford Pinto?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Ford Pinto? A: The 1978 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Ford Pinto? A: The 1978 Ford Pinto has a length of 169.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Ford Pinto? A: The 1978 Ford Pinto has a width of 69.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1978 Ford Pinto cost approximately $3,000 to $4,110 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Ford Pinto? A: The 1978 Ford Pinto was offered as a Hatchback, Pony Sedan, Sedan, Squire Wagon, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1978? A: Ford produced 1,923,655 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many 1978 Pintos were produced? A: Ford produced 188,899 examples of the Pinto in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1978 Ford Pinto had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 6 (2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM) @ 2200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1978 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1978 Ford Pinto had a 4 speed Manual Floor shift gearbox.