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| 1971 Ford Pinto Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,919.00 | |
| No. Produced | 288,606 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 62B | |
| Weight | 1,949lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 94 inches | |
| Length | 163 inches | |
| Width | 69.4 inches | |
| Height | 50 inches | |
| Front Tread | 55 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 1600 cc Inline 4, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 97.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.188 & 3.056 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.4 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 75@5000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 16.3 | |
| Torque | 96@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Autolite | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.65 | |
| 2nd | 1.97 | |
| 3rd | 1.37 | |
| 4th | 1 to 1 | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.66 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 7.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Rack & pinion | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Dual hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.00 x 13 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 11 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.8 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 7 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 1a10W100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1971 Ford Car Facts Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Ford Armchair Estimator (1971) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1971 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Light Gold | |
| Pastel Blue | ||
| White | ||
| Medium Brown Metallic | ||
| Dark Green Metallic | ||
| Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Gray Gold Metallic | ||
| Grabber Yellow | ||
| Pinto Red | ||
| Pinto Blue | ||
| Pinto Lime | ||
| Pinto Yellow | ||
| Pinto Gold | ||
| Model T Black | ||
| Grabber Green Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| 122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Front disc rear drum brakes | Opt | |