Ford Pinto - car classics

Ford Pinto

Ford Pinto - a small car, published Ford Motor Company from 1971 to 1980. Model name given calico colour of the horse, which, however, had no effect on the available colors for this dvuhdvernogo coupe, hetchbeka and wagon (Ford Pinto Cruis Wagon). All collected more than half a million Ford Pinto.

Originally planned that the Ford Pinto will be worth less than 2000$ and weigh less than 2000 pounds (905 kg). In 1971 it was, however, in a subsequent weight increased due to technical modifications and price are not able to keep in the same place.

The heart of the Ford Pinto - in-line 4-cylinder engine capacity of 1.6, 2, or 2.3 litres. In recent years, production has become available V-shaped six-cylinder motor in volume 2.6 liters. The engine located front, set in motion the rear wheels by means of a mechanical or automatic gearbox. The rear suspension was dependent, suspended on a sheet of springs, while the front - independent, on cylindrical springs. Steering was based on reechnoy transfer, the brakes on all wheels were disk. Ford Pinto, issued after 1977, were equipped with power steering.

Other names of this model: Mercury Bobcat, Ford Pinto Runabout, Ford Pinto 1.6 L Kent, Ford Pinto 2.3 L OHC, Ford Pinto 2.8 L Cologne