1979 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
The Pinto was Ford's subcompact for 1979. Flory records 53,846 built for 1979 at a base price of $4,338.
Shown as 1979 Ford Pinto, not confirmed by the VIN.
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9T12Y162930
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ (T) |
| Model Code | 12 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 162930 | Production #162930 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1979
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Pinto Wagon)
Height52.1
Length180.6
Wheelbase94.8
Width69.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2643.00
No. Produced
11568
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3155
lbs
Length
198.7
in.
Width
73.2
in.
Height
56.1
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Constant mesh
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Cooling System
9.3 Quarts
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location
Trunk
Series
Falcon
Make
Ford
Model Year
1969
Origin
United States
Model Number
71A
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
9
in.
Service
Dual hydraulic
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Main Bearings
4
Cylinders
6
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Wheelbase
110.9
in.
Differential Ratio
3.08
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.41
:1
2nd
1.86
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.51
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.