1972 Ford Pinto Sedan
Ford's subcompact economy car, the 1972 Pinto sedan undercut the field at $1,960 and rode a 94" wheelbase; this version accounted for 181,002 units.
2R10X102475
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Sedan
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA (R) |
| Model Code | 10 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 102475 | Production #102475 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine122 CID I4 (X)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine122 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement122 CID
Dimensions
Production181002
Weight1996
Doors2
Height50.1
Wheelbase94
Length163
Width69.4
Rear Tread55
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Rear Axle Ratio2.2
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRack & pinion
Gears4
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.66
1st Gear Ratio3.65
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity11
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling7.0 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
Equipment122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Grabber Blue / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Coral / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Lime Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Tan / White
Pricing
MSRP$1960.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.