1976 Ford Pinto Runabout Hatchback
The Pinto was Ford's subcompact for 1976. The Runabout Hatchback was offered in Ford's Malaise-era lineup.
6X11Y115605
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Runabout Hatchback
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1976 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1976 |
| Plant Code | X | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X) |
| Model Code | 11 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 115605 | Production #115605 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1976
Body StyleRunabout Hatchback
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Dimensions
Production21997
Doors2
Weight2640
Height54.6
Wheelbase110.9
Width75.5
Rear Tread58
Length184.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.83
Steering GearMagic Circle recirculating ball
Reverse Ratio4.46
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.29
2nd Gear Ratio1.83
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity3.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling9.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 289 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Antique Bronze / Antique Bronze & Wimbledon White / Arcadian Blue / Arcadian Blue & Nightmist Blue / Arcadian Blue & Wimbledon White / Candyapple Red / Candyapple Red & Raven Black / Candyapple Red & Wimbledon White / Emberglo / Emberglo & Wimbledon White / Ivy Green / Ivy Green & Wimbledon White / Nightmist Blue / Nightmist Blue & Wimbledon White / Raven Black / Raven Black & Wimbledon White / Sahara Beige / Sahara Beige & Raven Black / Sahara Beige & Wimbledon White / Sauterne Gold / Sauterne Gold & Ivy Green / Sauterne Gold & Raven Black / Sauterne Gold & Wimbledon White / Signalflare Red / Silver Blue / Silver Blue & Nightmist Blue / Silver Blue & Wimbledon White / Silver Frost / Silver Frost & Raven Black / Silver Frost & Wimbledon White / Springtime Yellow / Springtime Yellow & Raven Black / Springtime Yellow & Wimbledon White / Tahoe Turquoise / Tahoe Turquoise & Wimbledon White / Vintage Burgandy & Raven Black / Vintage Burgandy & Wimbledon White / Vintage burgandy / Wimbledon White
Pricing
MSRP$2183.00
Other
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
Specifications are for this model. The 1976 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.