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PINTO STATION WAGON SHOWN WiTH SQUIRE OPTIO N.
The newest "famih.J car" version
of the Httle car that doesn't wait
for the model -qear changes to
improve-offers -qou a 101 to sell:
The Bene model:
• Sta nco ' j 2000 cc Engine
Manua l Disc Brakes
Standard Fold Down Rea r Seat
• Color Keyed Ca rp etin g Throughout
• Stan d ard Fli pper Q uarter Wi ndows
• A7B x 13 SS W Tires
• Full Upward Sw inging liftgate
• Spo re Tire Store d " O ut of th e W ay"
in W ell Under load Floor
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Option Proqram:
The Sta tion Wagon model has all of the
standa rd options availab le with the
2 Door Sedan, EXCEPT:
• Two-Ton e lower Bodysid e Point/ Tape
• Sun Roof
• Rea r Win d ow Defroster
• Vinyl Roof
• Sports Accen t Group
Pinto Station Waqon Sqllire
Option:
• simulate d woodgrain on the exterior
bodysi de and liftg ate
• b right greenho use mo ld in gs
• woodgr a in app li q ues on in strument panel
• woodgrain on shift knob, p a rkin g b roke
g rip a nd cluster f a ce cov er
• d eluxe two-spoke steering wh eel
• wh ee l covers
• deluxe se at an d door trim
• cargo area ov erhead light
• liftgate inte rior t rim panel
• passenger -sid e courtesy la mp switch
• rea r sea t ashtray
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WHEN YOU GET BA CK TO BAS ICS, YOU GET BACK TO FOR D
Vo l. 72 CM24L2 3-1-72
Litho. in U.S.A.
Engine
Transmission
Steering
VOLKSWAGEN I
PINTO
VEGA
TOYOTA
DATSUN
2 DOOR STATION WAGON
2 DOOA KAMMBAC K WAGON
COROLLA DELUXE
2 DOOR STAT IO N WAGO N
Pl5 tO STATI ON WAGON
SOUA AEB ACK STATIO N WAGO N
4cyl. 2000 cc
Overhead cam
4 cyl. 23CXJ cc
Overhead cam
4 cyl. 1588 cc
Overhead Valve
4 cyl. 1625 cc
Overhead cam
4 cyl. 1584 cc
Overhead Valve
4-speed manual
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
4-speed manual
4-speed manual
Rack & Pinion
Recirculating Ball
Recirculating Ball
Recirculating Ball
Worm & Roller
172.7
169.7
158.1
163.3
172.2
94.4
97.0
92.2
95.5
94.8
LONGER:
Length
Overall Length
Wheelbase
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Overall Height
52.0
52.0
53.0
55.1
57 .0
63.2
WIDER:
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Width
Overall Width
69.7
65.4
59.6
61 .8
Track- Frt.
55.0
55.1
49.8
50.8
52.1
Track- Rr.
55.0
54.1
48.8
49.8
51 .9
69.2
67.4
64.0
66.0
68.9
6 4.4
605
59.7
59.9
63.5
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Cargo Length at FloorFront Seat
Cargo Length at BeltFront Seat
Cargo Width - Wheelhouse
. Opening Width at Belt
Cargo Volume Index(Cu.Ft.)
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42.5
42.6
38.1
39.1
48.8
47.4
45.3
43.3
60.5
50.2
54.9
55.9
50.2
36.1
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Front Compartment
Head Room
38.2
38.4
37.2
38.0
37.3
Leg Room
41.0
42. 2
40.2
39.6
37.7
Shoulder Room
52.5
53.0
49.5
50.4
50.0
Hlp Room
51.8
49.2
50.7
51 .2
54.6
39.6
37.7
35.1
36.0
35.6
Rear Compartment
Head Room
Leg Room
3 1.4
33.6
3 1.5
34.7
34.2
Shoulder Room
51.6
49.5
49.7
50.1
49.4
3.1
1.3
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Knee Room
SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE CORREC T AT T IME OF PRINTING 2· 29·72
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CAR FACTS ORGANIZER
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The Pinto is recognized as the sUb-compact leader. The small car that offers styl­
ing and performance advantages with low maintenance, fuel economy and design
simplicity. More specifically Pinto offers your prospects: 6,000 miles recommended
interval between oil changes, 36,000 between chassis lubes . Extra-strength parts
like the starter motor, ball and universal joints . 6-step electro-coating on key under­
body parts and more rustproofing than most little cars. Rack-and-pinion steering
for the feel and control of a sports car. An optional 2000-cc low fuel consumption
engine. A low initial price.
~ responds to those who want to express their
individuality, and enjoy the luxuries of bigger cars . ..
The Pinto Sports Accent Group offers your prospects all the advantages of the
Pinto with sporty extras and luxury features found only on the higher-priced cars.
The Sports Accent Group will expand your sales potential in a rapidly growing mar­
ket. Sales of top-of-the-line sUb-compacts and imports have nearly doubled in the
past two years. Now-with the Sports Accent Group-you can enjoy an edge com­
petition can 't match!
~ sports accent group offers a distinctive
package that will do your talking for you!. ..
Show your prospects how the Sports Accent Group allows them to express their
individuality with luxury and refinements that set the Pinto entirely above the com­
petition. It combines the best of both worlds: Big-car luxury featu res with the econ­
omy, low maintenance and manageability your customers expect from a small car.
The Sports Accent Group offers distinctive orange-on-white or avocado-on-white
color coordination inside and out. Deluxe brightwork accents on wheel lip moldings,
door and quarter window frames, pillar cap and drip moldings. A color-keyed vinyl
roof. An interior with cloth and vinyl seat trim and 25 oz. nylon cut pile carpeting
carrying through the same color theme. AND steel-belted white sidewall radial ply
tires are standard. Radials offer longer wear , better handling and traction, plus a su­
perior ride especially at highway speeds over bias belted tires. You can even offer an
optional sl iding metal sunroof that creates the feeling and freedom of a convertible.
THE PINTO SPORTS ACCENT GROUP OFFERS YOU A PERSUASIVE SET OF
" TOOLS " FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DEMONSTRATION.
Use them.
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CONFIDENTIAL-FOR FORO SALESMEN ONLY.
Vol. 72 CM34 L2
Litho in U.SA
Che ~ Sports Rccent Group·
now offers lJOU a personal look with luxurlJ
in a sub compact.
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2-000r Sedan
in orange with vinyl roof.
2-000r Sedan or 3-000r Runabout available with
optional sliding metal sunroof.
3-000r Runabout in avocado with vinyl roof. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, THE SPORTS ACCENT GROUP t ADDS LUXURY, APPEARANCE AND SPORTY EXTRAS: EXTERIOR:
• Orange or avocado vinyl roof.
• Orange or avocado lower 'bodyside tape/paint trim on white.
• Wheel lip moldings.
• Deluxe wheel covers.
• Bright door and quarter window frames, pillar cap and
drip moldings.
• White sidewall steel-belted radial ply tires.
INTERIOR:
Color-keyed interior in .avoyado.
• Orange or avocado color-keyed deluxe cloth and
vil1yl seat trim.
• 25 oz. nylon cut pile carpeting in orange or avocado.
• Deluxe door trim panels in orange or avocado.
• Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel in orange or avocado.
• Multi-directional vent registers.
• Cigar lighter.
• Rear seat ash tray.
• Passenger-side door courtesy light switch.
" . Deluxe instrument panel brightwork with woodgrain applique.
• Bright parking brake with woodgrain grip and
color-keyed boot.
• Shift lever with woodgrain accents.
• Deluxe seat and shoulder belts.
t Available only with exterior white base paint. Sports Accent Group available on
2-000r Sedan or 3-000r Runabout. Not available on station wagon. Also not
available with accent group, protect/on group or luxury decor group.
*EXTRA COST OPTION
Color-keyed interior in orange .
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MORE CAREFREE OWNERSHIP... MOR ALL-VINYL STAIN­
RESISTANT SEATS
ENTIRE ROOF LINED WITH
Y4" TEXTILE FIBRE PAD
6-COAT PAINT PROCESS
4th-6th coats baked acrylic enamel
. . . Final coat applied with elec­
trostatic paint process for better
and one-piece Roof "Halo '
Inner Panel
PACKAGE TRAY Covered with Sound-Absorbing Padding I
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UNITIZED BODY CONSTRUCTION
Reduces Squeaks and Rattl es
sanding to assure smooth fintough ep oxy
and 3rd coat
primer
1st coat
. corrosion resistant zinc
phosphate after metal finish
BODY SIDE QUARTER PANelS Lined
PRINTED CIRCUITRY
USED FOR INSTRU­
MENT CLUSTER
with
Y2"
Fibre Pad
SECURE "BEAR HUG"
DOOR LATCHES
EXTRA SAFETY ITEMS
• Deep Dish Steering Wheel
• Padded Instrument Panel
" ISO-CLAMPS" Prevent Metal-To-Metal
Conta ct. Minimize Transfer of Road Noise
to Passenger Compartment
,600 CC ENGINE Iroven by millions of owner miles
In Ford of Europe products
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ALUMINIZED MUFFLER
'INTO HOOD
Full 90 " opening for easy ac­
cess to engine compartment
Mastic sound-deadener (22 spots) ~
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- 22 KEY UNDERBODY COMPONE.NTS
Galvanized-Plated fo r Corrosion ReSistance
tOUGH, CORROSION-RESISTANT
~ BS PLASTIC GRILLE
~ ACK &
PINION STEERING
ENTIRE FLOOR
COVERED
WITH A SOUND
DEADENER
RUBBER-MOUNTED DRAG STRUTS
Allow Front Wheels to Move Slightly Rearward to Absorb Road Shock ALL-WELDED
DOUBLE PANEL
DOOR
CONSTRUCTION
SOUND-DEADENER
Sprayed Under Front Fenders and Rear Quarter Panels STAGGERED REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
BRAKE LINES Ma de of Spe­
cial Alloy
Corrosion
Steel
to
Reduce
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES I
pregnated for
Easy Opening
4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMIS­
SION Features an Internal Linkage­
Requiring No Adjustment and Pro­
tected From Weather & Corrosion
Long
Wear,
(one shock absorber mounted in fron t of re ar
axle, one behind it) increase traction , reduc f
side sway . Constant viscosi ty fluid used ir
shock absorbers to provide un iform perform
ance under all climatic conditi on s .
. . . AND KEY COMPONENTS such as whee
bearings , universal joi nts, radiator, starte
motor were designed to exc eed the demands
of normal driving
So you like lit Iecars! HERE'S AMERICA'S LITTLEST ... PINTO PROVEN POWER TRAIN
You can point out that the
Pinto's power train was proven
in millions of owner-driven
miles in products built by Ford
of Europe.
You can demonstrate the im­
portance of Pinto's seven-inch
advantage In rear knee room .
You might also mention that
Pinto offers almost 6 inches
more front shoulder room . ..
and an extra 3 inches in the
rear.
WIDER TRACK,
LOWER PROFILE
You can tell buyers they'll like
the way Pinto's wider track and
lower profile let it hold the
road better than the imports­
especially in crosswinds or
when a truck Is passing.
GREATER DRIVER
COMFORT
Point out how much roomier
and more comfortable It is
behind the Pinto's wheel . . .
and how rack-and-pinion steer­
Ing provides the feel and con­
trol of a sports car.
WIDER DOORS
You can talk about how much
easier it is to get in and out of
a Pinto with its wider doors ...
a full 7 inches wider than VW's.
MORE EFFICIENT
HEATER
Point out that Pinto's efficient
3-speed hot water heater has
a lot faster warm-up than the
VW manifold-type that uses hot
air blown over the engine.
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CAR FACTS ORGANIZER
OUTSIDE .
A Sporty, Stable Little Car
ON THE MARKET
PINTO-the new Ford Div ision economy car that was de­
signed from the ground up to meet the imports head on in
price, size and low cost of ownership and top them in ride
and handling, comfort and convenience, features and styling.
AN EXTRA MARGIN OF STABILITY
Pinto is better than seven inches lower and has a w ider
tread than VW. Pinto's wide tread and low center of g ravity
result in better cornering and better resistance to cro ss­
winds on the highway and from buffeting when passing
other vehicles.
SPORTY PROFILE
Unlike the popular imports, Pinto features a low, aero­
dynamic look and the long hood / short deck proportions
associated with today's sporty cars. The low look is empha­
sized by Pinto's ventless door windows and curved side
glass.
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TRUE IMPORT MANEUVERABILITY
While Pi nto has basically the same wheelbase as VW , it
can tu rn in a three-foot tighter circle .
PRECISE STEERING
Pinto has rack and pinion steering, which provides preci _~
positive control while giving the driver a good feel of the
road . Rack and pinion steering, up to now, was something
found only in the most expensive European road cars like
Ferrari and Maserati.
INSIDE ... Extra Comfort And Convenience WIDE DOORS
doors are a full
~ seven Inches wider than
VW's. That seven inches
provides greater ease
of entry and exit for
both front and rear seat
passengers.
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BUCKET SEATS
Comfortable high-back ~
bucket seats are stan- "
dard Pinto equipment.
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EXTRA COMFORT
••• IN SUMMER
Pinto's DlrectAire ven­
tilation system features
fully adjustable air out­
lets to allow the driver
and passenger to Indi­
vidually control their
own comfort .
• • • AND WINTER
Unlike VW, Pinto has a ~
hot water heater. Pinto's
heater works off a three
speed blower to pro­
vide more warmth . ..
and faster warm-up on
cold mornings.
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FUNCTIONAL INSTRUMENT PANEL The Pinto instrument
panel is neat, orderly
and simple to read . All
controls are clearly
marked and readily ac­
cessible to the driver.
MORE ROOM
UP FRONT •.•
Roominess is a Pinto ~
specialty. Its greater ,.
width provides six and
a half inches more front
shoulder room than VW.
Head room is equal to
that of a 1971 lull-size
Ford two-door hardtop .
... AND IN BACK
doesn't short­
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gers. It provides seven
inches more knee room
than Volkswagen . .
and more headroom.
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The Little
Carefree Car
Litho in U.S.A.
SERVICEABILITY. .. Pinto's low cost of ownership is largely the result of design innovations that make it easy to
service, repair and maintain . C omponents are readily accessible and less complex than those
found in other A merican cars (except perhaps Maverick) so replacement and service costs are
lower. Here are just a fe w examples of Pinto ' s "Better Ideas" in serviceability.
HEADLAMPS-Each of the headlamps
has two exposed slots and can be easily
aimed with just a screwdri ver.
BUMPERS- Front or rear bumpers can
be t aken off by remov ing only four or six
easily accessi ble b olts.
ENGINE SERVICING- Engine servic­
ing is made easier because Pinto' s hood
can be lifted to a full vertical position­
elimi nating the necessity of removing the
hood for extensive service operations.
Pi nto's engines require less ser vicing,
t oo. For example , Pinto goes 6,000 miles
between oil changes, while VW has a
3,OOO·mile interval.
OIL CHANGE INTERVAL
PINTO-G,OOO Miles
VW- 3,000 Miles
WHAT ABOUT VW? W hile Vol kswagen cl aim s to be an easily
serv iced ca r, a nu mber of service oper­
ations require " a little something extra."
I NSTRUMENT CLUSTER- The entire
instrument cluster is retained by two
easily accessible screws, thus making its
removal quick and easy when necessary.
FUSE BOX- The fuse box is located
above the brake pedal support for quick
access.
HEATER CONTROLS- The heater
controls can be taken out by simply re­
moving two screws.
BULBS- Instrument panel bulbs and
small bulbs used in the exterior lighting
system are all removable without disas­
sembly of major components .
PARKING BRAKE-Unlike parking
b rakes in most other cars, Pinto's is ad­
justable from inside the car.
DO -IT-YOURSELF
SERVICE
• V W spark plugs are "buried" in the
engine compartment, making access
difficult.
• To check or fi ll the Vo l kswagen battery • Complete engine removal is requi red
It is necessary to remove the back s eat.
for any sort of major repair. Al most all
Pinto's battery is conventionally mounted , Pi nto engine work can be performed
eas ily with the engine i n the car.
un der the hood.
S tress d o -it-yourself service to rein­
fo rc e Pinto's low cost of ownership st ory.
Ow ners can change th e oil themselves
an d clean the oil filte r. T hey can als o re­
pl ace plugs, points, condenser and f uel
f ilter or s et idle speed and fuel mixture.
S pecial "do-it-yourself" instruction books
w ill be available to all Pinto owners. Pinto
parts and t oo l kits als o w ill be available
for the real d o-it-yourself owner. W e be­
lieve most Pinto owners will bring their
cars back t o your dealership for service.
But w herever s ervice is performed Pinto
ow ners can look forward to low mainte­
nan ce costs.
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NSTY ING ... The 1971 Pinto is offered in one body style- a s mall, clean-lined
t wo -d o or sedan with 'th e fresh contem porary loo k of t he Seven­
tie s. Unlike its most popular foreign com petitor, Pi nto packs
a low, lean look and the long hood / short deck proport io ns
associ ate d w it h today 's sporty cars. T he low look is emp ha­
sized by P into ' s ventless door windo ws an d cu rved si d e gl ass ,
plus the s mo oth sixty-degree slope of t he windshield an d its
flow ing fastback styling.
Be sure to demonstrate Pinto ' s standard DirectA i re ventila­
tion system . This system can be controlled to direct fresh air
into the car's interior through fully adjustable registers located
on both sides of the instrument panel. Pi nto also has an effi­
cient hot w ater heating system , something lacking in Volks­
wagen , w hich is equipped with an air-cooled engine. Air­
coo led eng ines als o t end to be noisier and are slowe r in getting
th e heater and defros ter working on c old mornings.
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MANEUVERABILITY ...
The highly mane uverable Pinto will have a turnin g ci rcl e of only
31 .5 feet com pared to V W 's 34.5 feet and Vega 2300's 33.0 feet.
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EXTRA MARGIN OF STABILITY Pi nto's wider tread an d low center of gravity (resulting from
its lower o verall heigh t) result i n b etter corne ring and better
res ista nc e to cro sswi nd s on t he high way.
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The 1971 Pinto is offered in one body style-a sm all, clean-l ine d
two-door sedan with the fresh contemp ora ry loo k of the Seve n­
ties. Unlike its most popular foreign co m petitor, Pinto packs
a low, lean look and the long hood/short deck p rop orti ons
as sociated with today's sporty cars. The low look is empha­
sized by Pinto's ventless door windows and curved side glas s,
plus the smooth sixty-degree slope of the windshield and its
flowing fastback styling.
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Be sure to demonstrate Pinto's standard D i rectAire ventila­
tion system. This system can be controlled to direct fresh air
into the car's interior through fully adjustable registers located
on both sides of the inst r ument panel. Pinto also has an effi­
cient hot water heatin g system, something lacking in Volks­
wagen, which is equipped with an air-cooled engine. Air­
cooled engines also tend to be noisier and are slo we r in getting
the heater and defroster working o n cold mornin g s.
INTERIOR ROOMINESS INTERIOR DIMENSIONS I
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' Front Headroom
37.8
39.1
38.0
37.4
37.9
3 8 .4
Front Legroom
41.0
39.8
42.5
37.4
39.2
37.2
Front Shoulder Room
52.5
45.9
51.6
48.6
49.8
49.7
Rear Headroom
36.3
35.7
37.3
36.2
36.3
35.4
Rear l egroom
31.4
31.2
34.2
31.4
32.6
31.1
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51.6
48.1
49.5
48.5
49.8
49.8
Mi nimum Effective Knee Room'
Rear Shoulder Room
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MORE I NTERIOR ROOM
THE QUIET, COMFORTABLE CAR
D espite its low si l houette and compact dimerisions, Pi nto
offers more overal l interior roominess than the popular im­
po rt s ... al m ost as much, in fact, as the bigger Vega 2300. For
ex ample, Pi nto offers over six i nches more shoulder room for
fro nt seat passengers than V W ... in spite of Pinto's 7-inch
lower overall height, there's actually more headroom and seven
inches more knee roo m in the rear.
Pi nto 's water-c ooled engine j ust nat u rall y is quieter than VW 's
air-cooled engine . And f or ov erall body quietnes s, Pinto's
taken the same app roac h that' s pro ved so s uccessful o n the
big Fords ... noise has been designed out notju s t muffled over.
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PROVEN POWER TEAM
Pi nto's standard 1600 c.c. engine features
a cast iron block with a durable 5-bearing
cra nkshaft. Ford picked cast iron for the
Pinto engine because of its proven relia­
bility. This engine has been proven in
hundreds of millions of miles of customer
use on cars built by Ford of Europe. In
fac t, the same basic engine is used to
power the successful Lotus racing cars.
Pinto's sporty, short-throw, four-speed
manual transmission has also undergone
millions of miles of consumer testing ...
and features an internal linkage-requir­
ing no adjustme nt and protected from
weather and corrosion.
EXHAUSTIVE TESTING FOR
GREATER RELIABILITY
• Countless separate components and 24
prototype cars hand-built to duplica te
production models were exhaustively
tested long before Pinto's introduction.
• Chassis parts, engines and transmis­
sions passed rough road durability tests
far exceeding the kind of use an averag e
owner would give his ca r . • Continui n g
production testing assures comparab le
durability and quality in every Pin to . •
Production engines are individuall y run
for break-in and testing before installatio n.
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benefit of the accu mul ated knowl ­
edge of Ford engineers in the U.S.
and Eu r op e. Th is sam e kind of
knowhow went into Maverick, whi ch
Consumer Reports magazine said
had the lowest fre quency of re pair
of any A merican car tested in 1970.
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MANEUVERABILITY ...
Pinto's wider tread and low center of gravity (resulting from
its lower overall height) result in better cornering and better
resistance to crosswind s on the highway.
The highly maneuverabl e Pinto w ill have a turning circl e of only
31.5 feet compared to VW's 34.5 fe et and Vega 2300's 33.0 feet.
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CAR FACTS ORG AN IZER
POWER TRAIN
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THE POWER TO GO •••
ECONOMICALLVI Pinto's 1600 cc 75 horsepower en­
gine (VW's is 57 horsepower) deliv­ ers over 25 miles per gallon of gas
-fuel economy fully comparable to
Volkswagen .
2000 CC 'S FOR EXTRA
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PERFORMANCE
Pinto's optional 2000 cc engine fea­
tures an overhead cam and de­
velops 100 horsepower. Although
completely new in design, this en­
gine has been checked out in over
a half-million miles of severe testing.
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TRANSMISSION
A standard, short-throw, easy to
shift four-spee d manual transmis­
sion makes Pinto fun to drive.
THREE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
~
TRANSMISSION
,
A n optional, three-speed, fully auto­
matic transmission is available for
Pinto buyers who want the extra
con venience of automatic shifting.
SELECTED PIN TO OP TIONS
~
STANDARD TRUNK
5.6 cubic feet of trunk space is large
enough to handle the needs of most small car
buyers.
EXTRA LUGGAGE CAPACITY
~
For those custom ers who have a special need ,
for a lot of extra luggage capacity, optional
fol d-down rear seat and luggage rack options
are avail able .
...4 PROTECTION GROUP
~ To hel p keep the cost of minor exterior main­
tenance down, there's an optional Protection
Group made up of body side moldings with
protective vinyl inserts and bumper guards with
durable rubber bumper inserts.
~ Pinto's
~
VINYL ROOF A full vinyl roof in a choice of black or white is , an option that will appeal to style-conscious
economy buyers . ...4 LUXURY DECOR GROUP-EXTERIOR
~ The Luxury Decor Group includes wheel covers
and bri ght door, quarte r window, drip rail , wheel
lip and roc ker panel moldings.
LUXURY DECOR GROUP INTERIOR ~
The Luxury Decor Group also includes a deluxe , two-spoke steering wheel, special seat uphol­ stery and door panels, carpeting, multidi rectional vent registers, contoured rear seat, instrument pan el dress-up, cigar lighter and passenger-door courtesy-l ig ht sw itch . PINTO RALL YE
For the sports-oriented economy buyer, Pinto offers the Raliye Option.
The Rallye Option includes a black-out grille, Raliye badge, special hood
paint treatment, Rallye body side tape stripes, a racing mirror, manual
front disc brakes, A78 by 13 black si dewall tires, hub caps with trim
rings, black lower back panel, bright tailpipe extension and ali the items
that are included in the Base Accent Grou p except wheel cove rs. Raliye
interior highli ghts Include a Rallye gear-shift knob and sports parking
brake handle .
!
BUlL T-IN RELIABILITY
~".,.,.....~ AND DURABILITY
~ EXHAUSTIVE TESTING
Coun tl ess separate components and 24 phototype cars,
hand-built to dupli cate production models, were exhaustively
tested long befo re Pinto 's introduction .
PROVEN POWER TEAM
~
Pinto' s sta ndard engin e has been proven in hundreds of
mill ions of mil es of customer use on cars built by Ford of
Europe. Pinto 's sporty fou r-speed manual transmission also
has undergone millions of mi les of customer testing.
J
UNITIZED CONSTRUCTION ...
~ HEAVY DUTY COMPONENTS
Pinto's unitized construct ion minimiZeS the possibility of
body squeaks and rattles. A number of key components in
th e Pinto drive train-such as th e rear wheel bearings, ­
universal joi nts, radiator, starter motor and altern ator-were ....J
actually "over-designed" to help assure lasting rel iability.
Vol. 71 C3 L2a
Litho in U.S.A.
PINTO FEATURES Chassis Features (Cont'd)
BRAKES
The 1971 Pinto uses a dual hydraulic brake system with a
dual chambered master cylinder. Important features of the
system are:
Separate brake fluid lines link one master cylinder to
the front brakes and the other to the rear brakes to
provide operation in the event of hydraulic pressure
loss in either line.
An instrument panel light indicates hydraulic pres­
sure loss in either brake line-alerting the driver of
the need for immediate repair.
The parking brake, which operates the rear wheel
brakes, is controlled by a pull lever conveniently
mounted on the tunnel between the two front buck et
scats.
Standard brakes on the new Pinto have nine-inch
drums, front an d rear, with a self-adjustnlent feature.
Brake _hoe clearance at each wheel is automatically
adjus ted as req uired when the brake is applied as the
car is moving in reverse. B rake shoes are of a self­
energi2ing design, an d h ave riveted linings.
Optional front manual disc b ralces fea ture a floating
calip er, opemted by a single inboard h ydraulic piston,
wi th a shoe and lining assembly on either side of the
ventilated rotor disc. The design is simple and straight­
forward, w ith onl y five major parts- the caliper hous ­
ing, caliper anc hor plate, the ventilated rotor disc, and
the two sh oe and lining assemblies. The disc brakes
are also self-adjusting. Disc brakes are required at
extra cost on models with the 2000 cc engine.
See page E-14 for bra ke specifications.
BODY FEATURES BODY CON STRUCTION
The integral a ll-welded construction of Pinto bodies pro­
vides maximum strength with minimum weight. f he body
sheet metal and structural members are all so lidl y welded
to the rigid underbody p latform to form a completely unit­
ized construction. This type of body construction results in
lighter overa ll vehicle weight, max imum stren gth a nd rigid­
ity, improved door, hood and deck lid alignment, fewer
water and dust leak problems, and fewer rattles and
sq ueaks. Strong reinforcing members are used at impor­
tant locations such as roof p illars, roof and body side rails
and aro und the windshield a nd rear window. Pinto features
an entirely new "halo r oof" struct ure. Unlike conventional
roof desig ns, Pinto's " halo roof" does not require separate
windshield and backlite headers, inner roof r ails, or roof
reinforcements. Strong and lightweight , the "halo roof"
design permits more head room than would be possible in
a car of Pinto's height, but with a conventiona ll y designed
roof.
BODY SEALIN G MATERIAL
A heat-curing vinyl sea lin g material is applied to the full
le ngth of all outer panel seams and joints to effectively seal
out dust and moisture.
Windshields and rear windows are sealed with special rub ­
ber compound mOUldi ngs th a t retain their elasticity and
keep a tight seal without becoming brittl e o r cracki ng.
RU ST PREVENTION
AU Pintos except those built in California, where corro­
sion is not a significant problem pass through a speci a l
electrocoat paint system. E lectrocoating, a patented Ford
process, utilizes direct current to deposit the first coat of
primer on s heet metal surfaces.. in a way th a t ac tually
plates these surfaces wi th prime r. In e\ectroc03ting the car
body is completely immersed in a special dip tank. While
the body is in the tank, it is give n a positive electric al
charge (+) and electrodes in the ta nk a negative charge
( - ). The resulting current flow deposits electrically charged
particles of primer uniformly over the entire body. E lectro­
coati ng e nab les boxed-in areas s uch as roc ker pa nels and
cross me mbe rs to be completely coated with primer.
In additio n to el ectrocoating, areas highly susceptible to
corrosion such as, rocker panels a nel front and rear side
ra ils use galvanized p anels. Applicatio ns of zinc-rich primer
are app li ed to key a reas such as th e interior of door
panels , wheel splash areas anel fenders for ad ditional cor­
rosion protection.
Revised Feb. 15, 1971
E-7
PINTO FEATURES Body Features (Cont'd) BODY INSULATION
Numerous acoustical pads, sound isolators and spray-on
deadeners are used to form a sound barrier against engine
and road noise.
(1) The hood has mastic adhesive spotted between the
inner and outer panel construction.
(2) Front fenders have a sound deadening coating sprayed
on inner housings, including fender openings.
(3) The dash panel has a one-inch textile pad coated
with vinyl.
(4) The inner cowl top is covered with a one-half inch
textile fiber pad absorber. Cowl sides are insulated
with the same type of material.
(5) The front floor toe boards and entire tunnel have
one-plY saturated felt deadener.
(6) The floor area under the rear seat uses a one-ply
saturated felt deadener.
(7) Door panels have spray-on sound deadeners on the
inner surface of the outer panels.
(8) T he rear seat area has a 1/2 inch wood fibre pad
absorber behind the rear seat which forms a barrier
between the luggage compartment and passengers.
(9) The roof panel has a 01 inch thick textile fiber pad
blanket which insulates the entire roof panel from
front to rear.
(10) T he roof quarter panels are lined with 1/4 inch textile
fi bre pads.
(II) Rear wheel housing splash areas are sprayed with a
sound deadener.
(12) T he package tray and package tray extensions have
a 1/4 inch thick wood-fibre pad absorber.
( 13) T he body side quarter panels are lined with '12 inch
textile fi bre pads .
SEATS
P into seats are designed to provide firm yet comfortable
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Revised Feb. 15, 1971
body support. The sports-styled front high-back bucket
seats are constructed of formed steel. The cushions are
constructed of urethane foam molded around spring and
frame elements to form well contoured, comfortable seats.
The driver's seat is adjustable and mounted on curved seat
tracks which raise the seat for short drivers when it's moved
forward and lower it for tall drivers when it's moved back.
The passenger seat is in a fixed position. The folding front
seat backs self-lock into an upright position . A sma ll knob
loca ted on the lower porli 0 of the sea t back releases the
lock for rear sea t entry.
SIX-STEP PAINT PROCESS
Pinto's super diamond lustre
paint finish is achieved through
a six step process. Before the
triple coats of enamel are ap­
plied, the body receives all­
over rust protection and two
coats of tough epoxy primer.
Each primer application is
followed by wet-sanding.
The 3-coat acrylic super
enamel finish is baked on to
form a protective cover over
body sheetmetal while pro­
viding the deep-luster beauty
of a baked-enamel finish .
Phosphate Coating
First Primer
("Electrocoating")
Second Primer-Epoxy
First Finish Coat
Second Finish Coat
Final Finish Coat
("Electrostatic" Painting)
The final coat of paint on all Pintos is applied by an
ELECTROSTATIC PAI NTING process. This new system
produces a better, more uniform paint finish. The system
features a new paint gun that works on the principle that
unlike electrical charges attract each other ; i.e., positive
charged particles attract negative ones. An electrode, ex­
tending through the barrel of the gun, is held at a negative
potential of 60,000 volts with respect to the part to be
painted. As the paint particles near the surface of the part,
the electrostatic forces become great enough so that many
of those paint particles normally blown past by the
air stream are returned to the body surface. The principle
advantage of electrostatic painting is its "wrap-around"
effect. When painting next to an edge, such as on a deck
lid, hood, or door, the paint particles actually will wrap­
around and paint the backside due to the strong elec tro­
static attraction.
PINTO OPTIONS CONSOLETTE WITH ELECTRIC CLOCK
Pinto's sporty, tunnel-mounted consolette provides extra
storage space and the convenience of an electric clock.
PROTECTION GROUP
Pinto's protection group includes bodyside moulding with
vinyl insert, and front and rear bumper guards with rubber
inserts.
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LUGGAGE RACK
This bright die-cast and stainless stee l Tack provides extra
luggage carrying space . The rack is 33/1 x 34/1 and includes
four roof slats contour fi tted to the roof surface.
WHEEL COVERS
Pinto's b r ight full wh eel
cover is available as a
eparate option and is
standard with the accent
group and luxury decor
group.
FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT (STD. ON RUNABOUT)
P into's fol d-down rear seat option conver ts the rear pas­
senger compar tment and trunk. in to o ne large storage area,
(38 .1 cu . ft.) accessible fro m the trun k lid o r side doors.
T he rear seat back of the fold -down rear seat is retained
by a single easy-opera ting latch on the ri gh t side . A fu ll­
wid th black rubber luggage compartm ent mat is included
as part of the fol d-down rear seat option. T his option is
available wi th all standard and optional seat tr ims. (Color­
keyed carpeti ng on the luggage compartment floor and fold­
down rea r seat -back is included as standard equ ipment on
Run about models.)
PINTO OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION
AVAllABILlTY*
D
R
D
P
L
R
o
APPEARANCE EQUIPMENT
Consolette with Electric Clock
D oor, Edge G uards
Floor M ats
Luxury Decor Group (Includes bri gh t door and
qua rter window fra mes, bright "B" pillar ca p,
bright drip mouldings, wheel lip mould ings,
wheel covers, color- keyed car peti ng, rocker
pa nel mould ing, de luxe two-spoke steeri ng
wheel , deluxe ho unds tooth cloth or knitted
vinyl seat trim, deluxe door trim panels, con-
AVAllABILlTY *
R
o
Accent Group (I ncludes bright door and q uarter
window frames, bri ght "B" pillar cap, bright
drip mouldings, wheel lip mouldings, wheel
covers, and color-keyed carpeting.)
DESCRIPTION
x
X X
X
X
toured rear seat, instr ument panel bright dress­
u p and wood-grain applique, mul ti-d irectiona l
vent registers, front c igar lighter, rcar seat ash­
t ray, a nd passcnger-side door courtesy lighL
switch. Canno t be ordered in combination
with Accent G ro up Or L uxury I ntcrior Group
optio ns.)
Rocker Panel Moulding
Protection G ro up (Includes bodyside moulding
with vinyl insert a nd front and rear bumper
guards with rubber inserts .)
Bumper Guard G roup (Fro nt and rear bumper
gua rds wi th r ubbc r inserts).
Body ide Mou ld ing with Vinyl Insert
P
L
R
X
X
x
x
X
Luxury Jntcrior G rou p (Includes Color-keyed
Revised Feb . 15. 1971
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PINTO OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION
AVAILABILl TY*
DESCRIPTION
AVAILABILITY*
R
D
APPEA RAN CE EQUIPMENT (Co nt'd)
carpeting, Deluxe seat trim. Deluxe door trim
panels, Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel, Con­
toured rear seat, Instrumen t panel with bright
ornamentation. Woodgrain applique and multi­
directional vent registers, Cigar Lighter, Rear seat
ashtray and pa::.senger door courtesy light switch .
(Cannot be ordered in combination wit h the
Accent Group or Luxury Decor Group options.)
R oof, Vinyl (Includes bright drip moulding.)
Wheel Covers, (Standard with Accent and Luxury
Decor Groups.)
P
L
o R
R
D
o
R
X
X
X
P
Luggage Rack - Roof.
Mirror, Ou tside-Right-Hand Manual.
Flipper Rear Quarter Windows.
Seat, Fold-Down Rear (lneludes luggage compartment mat.)
Spotlight
L
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AUDIO EQUIPMENT
ENGINES
2000 cc
4-Cylinder 2v (122 C.I.D.)
X
Emission Control System, Nitrous Oxide (Manda­
tory on cars delivered in California.)
X
X X
Radio, AM
TIRES
COMFORT-CONVEN IENCE EQUIPMENT
Air Conditioner (All Models) X
Air Conditioner-SelectAire (N.A. with 1600 cc I v Engine, Tinted Glass recommended.)
X
Battery, Heavy-Duty, 54-Ampere.
X
X
Convenience Gro up (lncludes deluxe seat belts
inside da y/ night rearview mirror, outside lefthand remote control color-keyed racing mirror,
X
and glove box lock.)
X
X
Defogger, Rear Wi ndow. D isc Brakes. Manua l Front (Required at extra cost on models with 2000 cc engine). X
X
G lass, Tinted-Complete. Horn , Air. X
Light, Engine Compartment. X
All Models have (5) 6.00 x 13 Rayon BSW Tires
as standa rd equipment; ext ra charge for: 99L
(5) 6.00 x 13 WSW.
A78 x 13 WSw.
A70 x 13 Belted WSW.
X X
X X
X X
TRA NSM ISSION (Four-Speed Manual
Standa rd)
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic (Requires 2000 cc 2v
engine at extra cost.)
X
*DLR - Dealer Installed Accessories.
RPO-Regular Production Options.
PINTO COLOR A 0 TRIM C harts shown reflect the color an d trim combinations.
E xterior colors and codes are in the first chart and the trim
combinations follow. .olors and codes referenced are the
same as those shown in yo ur Color and Upholstery Book.
EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS
COLOR
CO DE
Model T Black ........ A
W hite . .............. M
P int Re d ............ 3
Pastel Blue ... . ....... N
Bright Blue Metallic . ... 6
P into Blue . .... . ...... J
M dium Green Metallic. P
Dark G reen Metallic ... C
COLOR
CODE
G rabber Green Metallic. Z
Medium Limc ...... . . 4
Pinto Lime . ...... . .... I
Light Gold ............ 8
G ray Gold Metallic ..... S
Pinto Yellow ......... 0
Pin to Gold ........... E
Medium Brown Metallic. 5
SEDAN
All VIN Yl BU(KET*
INT ER IOR TRIMS
CO DE
COLOR
Black . . . . . . . . ...... IA
Medium Blue ..... .. . 18
Medium G reen ....... ] R
E XT ERIOR COLOR
AVA ILABILITY CODES
All
AM 6 N
AM C PIS 8 4
"N.A. Luxury D ecor Group
& 12
Revised Feb. 15. 1971
VIN YL ROOFS
CODE
ROOF COLOR
Black ............ .. .. I
W hite .... . .......... 2
EXTERIOR PAINT
INTERIOR TR IM
All
All Less "N"
All
All
SEDAN
CLOTH AND VINYl BUCKlT
1 TERIOR TRIMS
CODE
O LOR
Black ............. . 2A
Medium Blue ... ..... 2B
Medium Ginger ...... 2F
Medium Green .. . .. . . 2R
EXTERIOR COLOR
AVAILABILITY CODES
All
AM 6 N
AMC58E
AMCPIS 8 4
SEDAN
KNITTED VIN Yl BUCKET
INTERIOR TRIMS
COLOR
CODE
EXTERIOR COLOR
A V AILABILITY CODES
Black ..... .... . . ... 3A
Medium Blue ... . .. .. 3B
Medium Ginger ..... . 3F
Medium Green ...... . 3R
All
AM 6 N
AMC58E
AMCPIS8 4
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PINTO SEDANS FUNCTIONAL
• 1600 cc F our -cylinder engine
• Fully synchronized four speed manual transmission
• Precision rack and pinion steerin g
• Heater-defroster, hot water, blend -air type with
3-speed blower
• High level directaire ven tilation system with outboard
instrument panel outlets
• Printed circuits in instrument cluster
• Two-speed electr ic windshield wipers with windshield
washers
• Single action hood latch with safety catch
• Keyless door locking with reversible keys
• Bear-hug door latches
• Free-flow aluminized muffler
• Self-adjusting drum brakes
• Independent front coil spring, rear leaf spring suspen­
sion system
• Short turning radius of 31.5 feet
• Emission control systems
• 38-ampere alternator
• 45-amp Au tolite "Sta-Ful" battery
• Two- year coolant
• Scissors-type car- side jack
• Lon g-life 6.00 x 13 BSW tires
• 11 gallon capacity fu el tank
RU ABO UT
• Lift-up rear door
In addition to the standard features listed, Pinto also has as
standard equipment, the many Ford Lifeguard D esign
Safety features listed on page ii.
PINTO FEATURES CHASSIS FEATURES UNDERBODY
FRONT SUSPENSION
P into's platfo rm-type chassis is welded (0 the body to form
an all-welded unit structure. The deep drive line tunnel in
the chassis platform forms a sturd y underbody backbone.
Features of this design include :
Pinto's "big-car" ride results from the use of a short nd
long arm type of independent f ront suspension. T his is the
same type of suspension used on F rd and Th underbird.
Front suspension features include :
The channel side rails and stiffening cross-member'
are manufactured of heavy gage sheet steel and are
welded to tile floor pan to form a strong basic founda ­
tion for tile car body.
The coil springs are mounted between Ute lower arms
and spring pocket projections of the suspension upper
crossmember. Double acting shock absorbers are
mounted within the coil springs and are readily ac­
cessible for replacement The design of Pinto's front
suspension also eliminates the need for high spring
towers. providing more room in the engine compart­
ment.
In the engine compartment, full-depth formed panels
are welded to the front side rails, the firewall and the
boxed cowl. The iront rails arc in turn tied together by
the radiator support and the su pension crossmember,
providing maximum strength and rigidity.
The front springs are entirely outboard of the engine
compartment allowing maximum freedom w iiliin the
compartment for convenient servicing of engine and
electrical components.
A rubber mounted trut attached to each lower con­
trol arm allow' the front wheels to move rearward
slightly to soak up part of the initial road shock when
the car hits a bump.
Revised Feb. 15. 1971
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PINTO FEATURES Rubber insulated spring anchors help prevent noise
transfer to the body.
Staggered shock absorbers (the right is mounted in
front of the axle: the left behind it) counteract wheel
hop an d increase traction during acceleration and brak­
ing. Th e angle positioning of the shock absorbers aliso
reduce side sway. A constant viscosity fluid is used in
the shock absorbers to provide uniform perfonnance
under all climatic conditions.
Ball joints and tilted upper control arms combine to
minimize the "nose diving" that can occur upon
braking.
REAR SUSPENSION
The Pinto's Hotchkiss type rear suspension features rubber
bushings at the chassis connection points and Ford "Iso­
Clamps" at the axle to spring mounting. The rubber bush­
ings and "Iso-Clamps" prevent metal-to-metal contact thus
minimizing noise transfer to the passenger compartment.
Features of the system include:
Long 46.5 inch multi-leaf semi-elliptical springs smooth
out driving and braking forces to provide a comfort­
able cushioned ride.
RACK AND PIN ION STEERING
Pinto's rack and pinion steering design-a feature found on
many Europe an sports cars- provides precise steering re­
sponse with minimum effort. In this system a pinion is
mounted directly to the steering shaft and engages a linear
toothed section (the rack) of the center tie rod. This is a
simple, direct and almost frictionless system. It eliminates
pitman arm, drag link and conventional gear box. Rack and
pinion steering coupled with Pinto's wide tread results in
exceptional handling and maneuverability.
See page E-14 for steering specific ations.
LOCKING STEERING COLUMN
PINTO SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independent with Ball Joints
Springs . .. . . ..... . .. .... .. . . 3.50" rD H elical Coil
Shock Absorbers . ........... D irect Acting, Rebou nd
Sto p and Integral
Jounce Bumper-Front
Steering Knuckle .............. In tegral Spindle and
Steering Arm
Wheel Bearings ..... . ....... . .. Single Row, Double
Sealed Ball
REAR
T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hotchkiss D rive,
Semi-Elliptical
Number of Leaves .... ...... . ... . .............. 4
Leaf Length and W idth ... .. . . . .......... 46.5 x 2.5
Springs Shackles ... . ....... . ...... . . . Compression
Shock A bsorbers . . . .. .. .... Direct Acting, R ebound
Stop and I ntegral Jounce Bumper-Front
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An anti-theft locking steering column is standard equip­
ment on the P into. The locking mechanism is mounted on
the steering column, within convenient reach of the driver.
The ignition switch has five positions: Accessory ... Lock
... Off ... O n ... Start ... , in that sequence. It operates
the starter when turned beyond the "On" position. The key
cannot be removed unless the switch is moved to the "Lock"
position even tho ugh the engine is turned off. Before the
switch can be m oved to "Lock", the transmission lever
must be pos itioned in "Park" on automatic transmission
cars and in reverse on manual transmission equipped cars .
That segmen t of Pinto's steering column which extends into
the engine compa rtment is of a "cable" design and will
deflect in the event of a collision. T his reduces the possibil­
ity of steering column intrusion into the passenger com­
partment.
TIRES AND WHEELS
All Pin to wheels are of stamped construction with a venti­
lated disc welded to a safety-ty pe rim .
F our large retaining nuts plus a centering pilot automati­
cally center the wheel on the hub.
The 6.00 x 13 load range B (two-ply Ifour-ply rating) bias
ply black sidewall tire is standard on Pinto . These tires pro­
vide excellent mileage, puncture resistance, directional sta­
bility and stopping power.
IN HAND
G• • •
Rack and Pinion Steering
Ferrari an d Maserat i are names that co me up when goo d­
handli n g road cars are discussed. A ll of these cars use a rack
an d pinion steering system-and so does Pinto. T his si mp le,
direct syste m pro vi des precise control while giving the driver
a good "Feel" of t he road.
TIE RODS
An Independent
Front Suspension
Pinto has been equip ped with a ball j oint
fron t suspension system which featu re s
tilted upper contro l arms to co mbat f ro nt­
end dipping during brakin g. Like Thu nder­
bird, Pinto features f ro nt coil s prings
mounted on the lower control arms to
provide a s m o othe r ride . A r ubbe r ­
mounted drag strut attac hed t o eac h
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DRAG
STRUT
,
COIL
SPRING ON
LOWER ARM
lower control arm lets th e fro nt wheels
move rearward slig htl y to soak up part of
the in itial road shock when t he car hits a
bump. Front su s pen sio n c o m ponents
have a 36,OOO-mile lubrication interval.
IN PERFO MANe
AND A CUSHIONING REAR sus­
PENSION WITH STAGGERED
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Pinto's rear sus pens ion fe atures three
long semielliptical sprin gs which are in­
s ulated f ro m each other by ru bber bush­
in gs t o red uce road noi se. Heav y dut y
stagge red rear shocks cou nter w heel hop
tenden cies and i ncr ease tractio n during
accelerati on and braking.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Type
Displacement
Bore and Stroke (inches)
Compression Ratio
Brake Horsepower (1t r.p.m.
Maximum Torque (Ibs.-ft.) (ii I r.p.m .
Valve l ifters
Carburetor
Fuel
Exhaust
\.,......- STANDARD ENGINE
Pi nto 's base 1600 c.c. eng i ne provides acceleration comparable
to the 1970 Maverick. Pin to 's to p speed is as fast as the hig hest
speed li mits posted anywhere in the U.S.
1600
4-Cy/. In-line,
Overhead Valve
2000
4-Cyl., In-line,
Ove rhead Cam
1600 c.c.
(97.6 cu. in.)
3.188 x 3.056
8.0 to 1
75 @ 5000
96@) 3000
2000 C.c.
(122 cu. in.)
3.575 x 3.029
Mechanical
IV With
Automatic Choke
Regu lar
Single
8.6 to 1
r
~
100 0 5600
120(u 3600
Mechanical,
Overhead Cam
2V with
Automatic Choke
Regular
Si ngle
2000 C.C.' S FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT AN EXTRA
MARGIN OF PERFORMANCE
Pinto's opti onal 2000 c.c. engine features an overhead cam and
develops 100 horsepo wer. Al though a completely new design,
this engine has been ch ecked out in over a half-million miles of
severe testing. V W, by the way, doesn't offer an optional engine.
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I CONVEN ENCE ... to begin with. This means your customers can buy extras on
their Pi nto without pricing themselves out of the small car
market. Pi nto offers a wide selection of options c ompared to
the imports ... giving you another important se ll i ng edge.
• Rallye Option
• Accent Group
• Luxury Decor Group
• SelectAire Air Conditioning
• Luggage Rack
• Convenience Group which includes del uxe se at an d
s houlder belts, in side day/night mi rror, left- han d re mot e
control racing-type outside mi rro r an d g love-box door l ock.
WIDE DOORS FOR EXTRA CONVENIENCE
Pinto's door is a full 7 inches wider than Volkswagen's. That
seven inches provides greater ease of entry and exit for both
front and rear seat passengers.
PINTO TRANSMISSIONS
A fully synchronized four-speed manual tra nsmissio n with
f loor-mounted shift lever is standard . S ome economy i mports
also offer a four-speed, but none of Pinto's do me stic compet i­
tors do. Pinto also offers a three-speed f ully automat ic t rans­
mission option.
VW offers a semi-automatic transmission option that re qu ires
sh ifting, but no clutch acti on. Others, including Pi nt o's do mes­
tic competiti o n, offer two -s pee d au t o matics. Two-speed auto­
mat ics deliver slower acceleration and higher fuel co nsu mp ­
tion.
• AM Radio
• Consolette with electric clock
• Wheel Covers
• Vinyl Roofs in a choice of black or white
• Rear Window Defogger
• Tinted Glass
• Flipper Rear Quarter Windows
• Protection Group which includes b ody side moldings w ith
vinyl inserts and front and rear bumper guards with rubber
inserts.
• Manual Front Disc Brakes
• fold-Down Rear Seat
SAFETY
In Pinto, safety is as
important as economy.
For Those VVho VVant To Dress Up
Their Pinto, Options Are Available
RALLYE OPTION
Opti ons were limite d on Maverick t o keep the total price down.
Pi nto's base price w ill be fu ll y co mparable with the imports
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Pinto's wide stance helps make it a safer car at every speed.
Its lower height giv es Pi nto a better ce nt er of grav ity. Thi s
means that Pi nto remain s glued to the ro ad during c ornering.
It also means that Pi nto is less su bject to w ind wander on the
open high way and w hen pas si ng ot her vehicles, partic ularly
tr ucks . Pinto incl udes t he f ull list of Fo rd "Life G uard" design
safety feat ures- a list of safety features th at actu ally exceeds
current U nited Stat es Governm ent Safety Requirements.
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PINTO FEATURES VENTILAliON
Pinto's standard DirectAire Ventilation system provides
greater comfort for driver and passengers in city and high­
way driving.
Adjustable air valves located behind the air outlet registers
at either end of the instrument panel provide directional
control of outside air entering the car.
Push-pull knobs located below the air outlet registers per­
mit control of the air valves.
• With knobs all the way in- air valves are closed.
• With knobs all the way out- air is directed upward
toward driver and passenger.
RUNABOUT REAR DOOR
The Runabout offers a unique lift-up third door at the back
and a fold-down rear seat. The rear door features balance
spring assisted hinges at the top that support the door either
partially or fully open and enable convenient one hand
operation in both opening and closing. The door opening is
a generous 51 inches in width. With the rear eat folded
down there is a flat cargo space extending to the front seat
backs that mea ures a full 58 inches. The compartment is 63
inches wide at its widest point and offers 38.1 cubic feet of
storage area.
• With knob half way out- air Bow is directed equally
toward the Hoor and vehicle occupants.
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HEATING
The Pinto heater-defroster system has been designed to
provide maximum heating comfort.
T he high capacity hot water system features a powerful
three-speed blower to provide heating comfort even in stop
and go cold weather driving. C ontrols for the blower and
heater are located in the center of the instrument panel
within easy reach of driver and front seat passenger.
DOORS
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
T he interior of Pinto's luggage compartment is finished in
textured metal with the spare tire stored in a well in the
floor. T runk lid construction features a built-in torsion bar in
each hinge to assist in raising the lid and to hold it open.
Compression type, neoprene rubber weatherstripping pro­
vides protection against dirt and moisture.
.
P into doors are formed into a sturdy box unit by using a
do uble panel, welded construction. Bronze bushed hinges
are oil impregnated for long wear and easy opening and
closing. The lower hinges are provided with assist springs
to aid in opening the doors and to retard slamming when
closing. T he doors incorporate check straps to hold the
doors in the full open position. Bear-hug door latches pro­
vide secure closing, easy opening, rattle resistance and
help to prevent door opening in the event of a collision.
Weatherstripping is mechanically retained by plastic re­
taining pins rather than adhesive alone, to maintain more
positive door sealing against dirt and moisture.
Keyless door lockin g and reversible keys for door and
trunk locks are additional P into convenience features.
Revised Feb. 15, 1971
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PINTO FEATURES HOOD
A " halo" inner panel reinforces the Pinto hood construc­
tion. Rubber bumpers along the front and sides of the
hood provide cushioning against squeaks and rattles . The
bumpers are adjustable for leveling the hood with the front
fenders. A single-lever hood latch mechanism permits one­
hand opening. The latch, located at the center of the grille
and hood, is actuated by the release lever which pops the
hood open for easy raising, past a safety catch. The hood is
held open by a conveniently located prop rod and can be
opened a full 90° for added convenience in reaching com­
ponents in the engine compartment.
WINDOWS
Pinto's one-piece windshield is set at a sixty degree angle to
emphasize the car's aerodynamic styling. The windshield is
made of two sheets of glass sandwiched to a 30-mil-thick
plastic sheet and heat laminated together. This windshield
has exceptional strength and pliability and resists injury­
producing penetration in the event of collision.
The Pinto also features ventless front side glass. This win­
dow design eliminates the vent window division bar and
vent latch and provides improved appearance, reduction
in wind noise and increased driver/passenger visibility. All
windows are high-strength, impact-resistant heat tempered
safety glass.
The rear quarter window is fixed in position. An optional
pivoting rear quarter window is available, however.
HEADLIGHTS
The aim of Pinto's single headlights can be adjusted easily
by simply inserting a screw driver into access slots below
the headlights. The parking lights go on with the head­
lights. In the event a headlight burns out the parking lamps
remain lit to help provide positive front identification for
oncoming drivers.
PINTO OPTIONS Pinto offers a wide variety of factory-installed options.
Owners can select from these items to equip their car to
suit their own personal preferences and needs.
2000 CC ENGINE
Pinto's optional 2000 cc engine features an all new over­
head cam, 4-cylinder in-line, five main bearing design. This
engine also has a cross-flow cylinder head with large valves
and manifolds to provide easy breathing. The exhaust mani­
fold is a branched design to improve efficiency. The valve
arrangement and effective overhead camshaft design pro­
vide for excellent acceleration and high speed operation.
This engine will easily operate at speeds in excess of 6000
RPM. (See additional information in the Power Teams
Section.)
LUXURY INTERIOR GROUP
Additional luxury interior features arc made available
through this option. The group includes: color-keyed car­
peting, deluxe eat trim , deluxe door trim panels, deluxe
two-spoke steering wheel, contoured rear seat, instfilment
panel with bright ornamentation , wood-grain applique and
multi-directional vent registers, cigar lighter, rear seal ash­
lray, and passenger door courtesy light switch.
FLIPPER REAR QUARTER WINDOWS
The rear quarter window is a pop-open type held in an
open/closed position by a toggle latch. This design pro­
vides excellent flow-through ventilation.
E-IO
Revised Feb. 15, 1971
SELECTSHIFT CRUI SE-O-MATIC TRAN SMISSION
Ford's famous Cruise-O-Matic is available with the 2000
cc engine. This versatile transmission is fully automatic
with three speeds forward. Many competitive automatics
for small cars are either not fully automatic or have only
two forward speeds. (See the Power Teams Section for
additional information.)
SELECTAIRE AIR CONDITIONING
Pinto's SelectAire air conditioning system is fully integrated
into the instrument panel and heating system, and is de­
signed to provide year-round passenger comfort through
one set of controls on the instrument panel. Cooled air can
be delivered through multi-directional high level registers
and at the floor level. In the heater mode, the controls per­
mit delivery of heated air through the defroster ducts and
at the floor level. In addition, heated air can be directed
through the high level registers.
LUXURY DECOR GROUP
This option is available to add an extra measure of lUxury
to the Pinto. The option includes bright door and quarter
window frames, bright "B" pillar cap, bright drip mold­
ings, wheel lip moldings, wheel covers, color-keyed carpet­
ing, rocker panel molding, deluxe two-spoke steering wheel,
deluxe houndstooth cloth or knitted vinyl seat trim, deluxe
door trim panels, contoured rear seat, instrument panel
bright dress-up and woodgrain applique, multi-directional
vent registers, front cigar lighter, rear seat ashtray, and
passenger-side door courtesy light switch.
PINTO DURABILITY AND REl'IABILITY ... SERVICEABiliTY DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY
The Pinto has undergone hundreds of thousands of
miles of prototype durability and component testing to
prove-out all its systems. Key components had to pass
general durability tests equivalent to thousands of miles
of normal customer driving. The suspension and body
structure components had to pass rough road durability
tests which far exceed any normal customer use. These
testing procedures and the design features outlined below
mean that every Pinto owner can count on long trouble
free service.
• BODY SHEETMETAL - has extensive corrosion
protection and improved paint application process.
• DOOR SEALS-are mechanically retained and made
of rubber tubing to provide tighter, longer-lasting
sealing.
• FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS - have increased
sheet metal clearances for greater low speed impact
protection .
• FRONT AND REAR BRAKES-are designed for
normal lining life in excess of 30,000 miles. The
brake lines are made of special alloy steel to prevent
corrosion .
SERVICEABILITY
Pinto's low cost of ownership is, in part, the result of
design innovations that make it easy to service, repair
and maintain. Components are more readily accessible
and less complex than those found in other American
cars (except perhaps M a verick) so replacement and ser­
vice costs are lower. For example:
• HEADLAMPS - Each of the head lamps has two
exposed screw slots and can be easily aimed with just
a screwdriver.
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-The entire instrument
cluster is retained by two easily accessible screws so
that it can be pulled out quickly and easily when
necessary.
• FUSE BOX-The fuse box is located above the brake
pedal support for quick access to fuses.
• ENGINES-have a 6,000 mile service interval. Twice
as long as VW's . The 1600 cc engine uses the same
block as the competition-proven Lotus. Production
engines are individually run for break-in and testing
before installation.
• HEATER CONTROLS-The heater controls can be
taken out by simply removing two screws .
• CHASSIS-is lubed-for-life.
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION-features internal link­
age requiring no linkage adjustment. Because of the
internal linkage, the design is unaffected by weather­
ing and corrosion.
• PARKING BRAKE - Unlike most other cars, the
parking brake is adjustable from inside the car.
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - is designed to
handle the output of mid-range V-8 engines.
• HEAVY-DUTY COMPONENTS-designed for use
in larger cars like Mustang and Torino, were used in
re~r whee! bearings, univers al joi~ts , radiator, wind­
shield wiper motor, alternator and m other mechanical
areas.
• BULBS-Instrument panel bulbs and small bulbs used
in the exterior lighting system are all removable with­
out disassembling major components.
• BUMPERS-Front or rear bumpers can be taken off
by removing only four or six easily accessible bolts.
• ENGINE SERVICING - Engine servicing is made
easier because Pinto's hood can be lifted to a full
vertical position-eliminating the necessity to remove
the hood for certain service operations.
Refer to the "Do-it-yourself" manual for a more exten­
sive write up of Pinto's do-it-yourself features.
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PINTO GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
BODY DIM ENSIONS
Linkage ... ...... . . . .... . .. R ack and Pinion T ype
Gear Type .... ... . .. . .... . . . ... Rack and Pinion
Overall Steering Ratio ( Manu al) . .... . . .. ... . 22.1
T urning Diameter (curb-to-curb ) . ...... . . 31. 5 feet
Steering Wheel Di ameter .. .. .. .. ...... 15.0 inches
Steering Wheel T urns (Lock-to-Lock) .... . . . . 4. 12
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Brake Drum Diameter . . .. . . ........ . ... . .... 9"
Disc Brake Rotor Diameter .. . . . ....... . .. . . 9.3"
Lining Material ... . ..... .. . .. .. . Molded Asbestos
Lining-Front Shoe .. . . . . .. ..... . ..... 9" x 2.00"
- Rear Shoe . .... . .. ... ....... . . 9" x 1.38"
D isc Brake Pads-inner working diameter ..... 6.05"
-outer worki ng diameter ...... 9.30"
Lining Attachment .... . . . . . ............. Riveted
Total Lining AreaG ross (sq. in. ) ....... . ....... . .. . .. . . 99.7
Effective (sq. in.) .. . .... .. . ........ . .. 96.9
Parking Brake Type ... .. . . ... . .. . .. .. Mechanica l
Actuation of Rear Brakes
WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS
Type ................ . .. .. .. Stamped Steel D isc,
Ventilated disc with safety type rims
N umber of Studs ...... ..... .... . F our @ Y2 x 20
Diameter and Rim Size (inches)
Stand ard ...... . .. ... . .. . . ... . ... 13.0 x 4.0
REAR AXLE RATIOS
Std. 1600 C.C.
Opt. 2000 C.c.
Transmission
Manual
4-Speed
Automatic
3-Speed
3.55
3.55
N/A
3.18
NOTE: Air Conditioning Available only with Op­
tional 2000 C.c.
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Revised Feb. 15, 1971
2-Door Sedan
and Runabout
GENERAL
Wheelbase . . . . .. .. . .... .. .......... . ... ... 94.0 T read-F ront . ................... .... ..... 55.0 - Rear ... .. ............... . .. .. ..... 55.0 Height-Overall .. ... .......... . .... .... ... 50.0 Length-Overall .......... . .. ... . . .... . . .. 163.0 Width-Overall . .... ... . . .. .. . . .. . .. ... . . . . 69.4 Width a t Center Pillar . . ....... . ... .... ... . . 66.5 F RONT DOOR ENTRANCE ROO M
D oor Width-Maximum ............... .... 44.25
D oor Opening-Height .. . ............ . .. .... 35.6
(scuff plate to windcord)
F oot Clearance . .. . ................. ... . .. . 15.4
F RONT SEAT ROOM
Head Room (effective ) .. .... . . . . ... . . .. . .. 37 .8
Maximum L eg R oom to Accelerator .. ... .. . .. 41.0
Hip Room ... . . . .. ... . . . . . . ... .. .. . . . ... . 51.8
Shoulder Room . .. .. ....... . ......... ... . . 52.5
RE AR SEAT ROOM
H ead R oom (effective) . . . ..... ... ... . .. . . . . 36.3
Effective Leg Room (minimum) . ... .... .. . ... 31.4
Hip Room .... . . .. .. .. ....... . ...... .. . .. 44 .3
Shoulder R oom . .. . .... ..... . .. . ........ . . 51. 6
Knee Room (minimum) .. . . . .. .. . ...... ... .. 3.1
L UGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Usable Luggage Capacity (cubic feet ) ..... . ... 5.6
Liftover H eight .. ..... .................... 27.4
Total volume with Runabout rear seal or oplional
rear eat fo lded down (cubic feet) . . . . . .. . .. 38.1
POWER TEAM SELECTIONS
ENGINE
All dimensions are in inches
unless otherwise specified
GLASS A REAS (Square Inches )
Wi ndshield exposed surface area . . ... ... .... 1057.0
Side gl ass exposed surface area '" . . . .. .. . . 1363 .0
Backlight glass exposed surface area . .. . .. . . .. 753 .8
Total glass exposed surface area . .. ... .. .. . . 3173 .8
C URB WEIGHT
Standard Vehicle (lbs.) . . ..... . . . . . .. ...... 2030
Runabout (Ibs.) ........ .. ... . . .. . ..... . ... 2075
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Tu,nlng ol,O!' curtHo-curb •. • .... . . • . '" .33 0 It
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R; . ... •. . .. . • .• . ... • •.. 9.0 x 1,2-in ca st lion dr4m
W"IILI AND TIRES
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(Ma n'l lfa c lurer's su ggasted retail price, Including all
oplion s liSl ed below, Federal excise tax, dealer prep­
ar.t io n an d delivery charges, does not Include stete
and f ?c al ta~es , license or freight charges)
O"Uon, on •••• car:
Base Vega Coupe, $2197 ,00;
I IO- hp engine, $4 2.35; 4-speed t,ansmisslon, $52.95;
Hanc1lin g package, $131.25; Wheel trim rinos, $26 .50;
CII sto m • • tor io r, $79.40; Cu·tom Inlollor, $125.95 ;
Cloc k. $14,55; Tlnled g 18S., $37,0&; AM / FM r ~ dIO,
$ 1 2~,30 .
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Oi s p l~ c e(l1 a nt ... . . . , . • , ', .. . , .. 140 cu In , 2300 cc
Cam p! Il si n ratio . , . . , . •.. . , . I • t , • , • • • B.O to one
Carbu rel ,on . . , .. .. ....•.. . . . •. .... . , _.. 1 ,2- bbl
Valve gear .. .....•. Bait-driven sing I" ove,nead aam
Power (SA E) . • .. • . • , • .. • • •. •. \ 10 bhp @ 4800 rpm
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DIMI!NSION $ AND CAPACITIES
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Ground cleara~ c e . • . . ,., . ....... , . .. . , .. ... 4.8 In
Curb w e i~hl .• .•• , .. , .... . ... . , . . . , . . ... 2440 lb.
Welo lrl dlslrlbut lon,' FI R .•.. ... .. , . . ,. 52 .1147.3%
l3atle ry Clpaclty • • 1 •• , ••• ••• •• • 12 lIolls, 45 amp / hr
Alt ernato r r:a pflcl1y • . .. .. ,. r • J I
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Fuel capacity .. . • .. .. • • . ••. . .. .. • . , . 1 " . 11.0 gal
Olt ca pac ity • • . . • . • ~ : .... ..... ... . , . ... ... 3,0 qls
Waler capacity . ••• .• . •• . • • . . • ••• . •. .•••. Q.S Qts
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1 11411 10
. pn"l1 Whee lbase . •••• •. .... . .•...... . ...... . .. 97 .0 In
Track, F/R .... . .... , . .. .... .. .... .. . 55.1 / 54 .'1 in
Length ........ • .•• . . • •.. • • • . •.. • .• . .. .. 169,7 Ip
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60mph . .. , ... . .. , . .. . • . . . . . .. ... ,.23 .0
90 mph . . ........ . • ......... .. ... , .. 32 0
Standing V. · mlle . . .. . .. .•..• . 18,2 sec @ 73.8 mp"
Top speed (observed) . . ... .... • .. . . ... ... 105 mp h
60·0 mph • . .. •. . .. ... ' ..... .. .. ... 244 It (Oa8 GJ
Fuel mil eage .. .. ... . 22,6 mpq (avg ,) or re gul ar l \Ja l
PERFORMANCE (1 072)
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30 mph . ... , ........ • I . • • ••• •• ,
40 mP l, . ... . . • . • . .. • . • . .. . . .. .. ... .. 5 J
50 mph ... •.. •. ,. . . . . ... .... . . . .. . . 80
60 mph .. .. . 1 •• • • •• • • •••••• • , • •• .• , . 11 0
70 mph . . . . .. . .. . • . • • . • ..•.•.. , ..... 16.6
80 mph . . ,. , .. , • . • .. ... .. .... . ... . . ,24 ,5
90 mph ... ...... . . . . " • . . . • . , .. .. , .. 34 'i
Standing V. -mile ...... ... • .. t8.4 sec @ 720 1111, h
Top speed (ob served) .. .. • • .. ... . . .. ... .. 95 mph
80-0 mph .... . .. .. . ... , . • ... . • ... . 244 f1 (0 88 )
Fuel mtleeQo , ... . ... 22 .6 mp9 (avo .) on rog ul ar I 01
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WHI!ELI AND TlIII!S
Wh esl size ..•.. •. . . • . , . .• . .... ' • . , .. I ~ 0 • 5 IHr
WhlP I Iyp'l .... • • . .. • ' .. . • • • Sl l mped alQu l, ~ ,,,oil
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PIID~
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(MBo"'a, lu,e(. $ u g ~ested reta i l pllce . Including 'III
opiiOM II led bel ow, Federal exc ise t ~x , dealer PrlP ­
.ratlOl1 e nd delivery c harges. does nol In clud e SI&le
And IOC81 laxes. l icens e or freight charges)
Option, on ...,
.car:
PERFORMAH CI! (Early 197t)
DRIVE TRA.N TransmIssIon . .• . • , . " .. , . .. . . 4·s peed . all-synchro Final drive rall o .. , ... .. . ....... . . . . . . . 3,55 10 one Gea r
Ratio Mph/IO OO rpn,
Max, lesl speed 55
31 mph (5650 rpm) I
3,65
II
1,97
10. 1
56 mph (5650 rpm) It I
1.37
14 ,6
82 mph (5600 rpm) 99 mph (4950 rpm ) IV
1,00
20.0
DIMENSIONS AND CAPA C,TIES
Wheel base .. · . . · . .. . • . . . . .. ... . • • • . . . ... 94.0 In
Track, FI R .. .. . ..... . .. , • . .. , .. • .. , 55 :0/5 5.0 In
Lenglh . .. .. . .. .. . •... , .... • . . •. • . _ • . ' . . 163 ,0 in
Width ., ' I • ' . • • • • - • • • • • • • , • . • • • • • . • • . • , . • 69 .4 In
Height ... . . ,. ,. , ... . f • • • • • • • • t ' • • • • • • • • ,50.1 In
Ground clearanc e • .. . .. t • • . . , • " • • , • •• , • • • ,5.1 in
Curb welghl ... , . .. . .. ... • • ... • . • . . • . ... 2170 lb.
Weight distribulion, FI R , .. ... .. • . . , .. 55.5/ 44 ,5%
Batt ery capacity . . . . . .. . . ... . .. 12 volls. 45 ampl hr
AI ! err ato r c apaolly " ' ! I ' . . •. • .. . . , • . . . • 632 w~ ,~
Qlq ~ lIn~ '~ I~el oapa Uy • • ,) I I ' I ~ ~ , \ , • I : , I 1 • , " • • t 11.0 Q~1
Base Pinlo 2-door. $191 G.QO;
~. O · Ii\ r I>ng l08, $50,00; Disc braKes , $32 .00 ; Rear
wi ndow del oyg or. $28.00; Luxury decor Group, $ 130 ,00 ;
Tl nl ud gl ~SI . S37,00; Convenience proup , 534 .00;
PrOle,.(ton p a~ ~aga , $(la.oo; AM radio , $61,00; Fold ­
Oul reo ' windoIN., S2G.OO; Fol'd -doIN" rear ~ e.'. 536,00;
1170 · 13 tires, SA7 .00 ,
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D, spl a~em.n
.. • . . . . , .. 1.2 0 CU I , 2000 cc
Comr reR6 101l rat, o , .. .. .... .. .. .. • . . ... 8.6 10 on e
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50l\lph . . . .. •.. ..• ... . . _"., . . • . .. . , 7.4
eo mp ~ .. . • . •. .•. • . . ..• . ... . . •.. • ' . II .0
70 mph, ... • ...•..... . • .. • . •. .. . , .. . 15.3
80 mph . . ... .. ... . , ...... ... . ...... ,210
90 mph ••• • ................. , .. . . .. 29.4
Standing y. -mi le .• . . • . .. ... • . 17.7 sec @ 75 0 mph
Top speed (o b served) . • I • . • • • • • . • . • • • . . . . . 99 rnp~
80-0 mph .. ... , . .... .. ... .. ... . . .. 257 It (083 G)
Fuel mileage .. . . , . . ... 22 .0 mpg (av) on reg ular fuel
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Fu el mil oolle .. . . .. . ,24.0 '"PO l avlI ) " " ,u \l~ I " r l u~1
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The new PINTO STATION WAGON provides you
with a " family car " model of America 's most
successful economy small car, opening whole new
markets ot potential added sales in the areas of
greatest growth .
The BASE MODEL :
(Not available during pre-introductory build period)
• Standard 2000 cc Engine
• Front Manual Disc Brakes
• Standard Fold Down Rear Seat
• Color-Keyed Cargo Mat
• Standard Flipper Quarter Windows
• A78 x 13 BSW Tires
• Full Upward Swinging Liftgate
• Longer Rear Springs and Front Stabilizer Bar
for Improved Load Carrying and Handling
• Spare Tire Stored "Out of the Way " in Well
Under Load Floor
OPTION PROGRAM:
The Station Wagon model has a padded, color­
keyed , snap-down carpet option for the load area,
plus all of the standard options available with the
2 Door Sedan , EXCEPT:
• Sun Roof
• Vinyl Roof
• Rear Window Defroster • Sports Accent Group
• Two-Tone Lower Bodyside Paint/Tape
PINTO STATION WAGON SQUIRE Option;
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Base Accent Group (less wheellip moldings)
Simulated Woodgrain on Bodyside and Liftgate
Liftgate Interior Trim Panel
Cargo Light and Sound Package
Deluxe Seat/Door Trim
Supersoft Cloth and Vinyl Seat Trim (Supersoft
Pleated Vinyl Inserts available approx.
April 1972)
Passenger Side Courtesy Lamp Switch
Multi-Directional Vent Registers
Rear Seat Ash Tray
Cigar Lighter
These " running improvements" in " The Car That
Knows No Model Year " help to make
a better buy even better- and more saleable
BASE CAR CHANGES:
• Side Impact Protection Added for Greater
Driving Safety
• Rear Seat Padding Increased for Greater Riding
Comfort
• Seat Belt Retractors, Warning Lights and
Buzzers Added
• Vent Control Improved for Better High Level
Ventilation
• Improved Windshield Wiper Pattern for
Improved Top Area Cleaning
• Overall Noise, Vibration and Handling Reduction
Package Added
NEW OPTIONS AVAILABLE;
• 3 New Interior Colors: White, Ginger and Beige
• AM/FM Monaural Radio
• Two-Tone Lower Bodyside Tape/Paint
Treatment
• Trim Ring Hubcaps
• Dual -Racing Mirrors
• Door Edge Guards
• Steel Belt Radial Ply Tires
• Sun Roof
• 3 Door Vinyl Roof
• Heated Backlight
• Trailer Towing Package
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Ford Division
lith o in U.S.A.
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The bright, new 1972 Mustang, Maverick and
Pinto Sprint Packages will help you
"run away" with more sales.
Mustang ­
2 Door Hardtop and Sportsroof Models
• Special Red, White and Blue Tutone
Exterior
.... . . .. . . ......... . . .
• Specia l USA Shi eld and Emblem . .
• Decor Group with Accent Tape Stripe ..
• Color-Keyed Back Panel w ith
Accent Str ipe ...... .
• Trim Rings with Color- Keyed Hub Caps
• Base Hood with Tutone Tape and
A ccent Stripe . .. ....... .
• Dual Ra ci ng Mirrors ... .... . .. .
• E70 x 14 WSW Tires ........... . .. . • Standard Vinyl Bucket Seat with
Color-Keyed Bolsters, Lambeth Cloth
Inserts and Carpet . ... . ... .... .
• Mag Wheels
. ... .. .. .. . . .
• F60 x 15 RWL Tires .. .
. . .. . . . • Competition Suspension . .. .... . . .. . .
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Ford's own, exclusive special values to help you pull in those extra sales. 2-Door Hardtop and 4-Door Sedan Models Pkg Pkg
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B
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X X X
X X
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Maverick • Specia l Red, White and B lue Tutone Exter ior
• Special USA Shield Emblem
• Lower Body Tu tone and Front and Rear
Valance Pane l
• Black Grill e and Headlamp Area
• Color-Keyed Back Panel with Accent Stripe
• Trim Rings and Color Keyed Hub Caps
• Base Hood with Tutone Tape Treatment and
Accent Stripe
• Dual Ra c ing Mirrors
• Standard Ben c h Seat with Color-Keyed Bolsters,
Lambeth Cloth Inserts and Carpet
• 070 x 14 WSW Tires • Deluxe Two-Spoke Steering Wheel
Pinto ­
• Spec ial Red , White and Blue Tutone Exterior
• Specia l USA Shield Emblem
• Lower Body Tuton e Paint and Accent Stripe
• Base Hood with Tutone Tape and Accent Stripe
• Color-Keyed Back Panel with AC'cent Stripe
• Blackout Grille and Headlamp Area
• Trim Rings with Color-Keyed Hub Caps
• Dual Racing Mirrors
• Standard Bucket
Seat w ith Color­
Keyed Bolster,
Lambeth Cloth
Inserts and Carpet
• A78 x 13 WSW Tires • Deluxe Two-Spoke
Steering Wheel
2 Door and 4 Door Models Offer that extra something to those who want to enjoy their economy in luxury. • Color Glow Exte rior Paints' ... ... . .. .
• Dual Accent Bodyside Paint Stripes
• Power Front Disc Brakes . ........ .. . • De luxe Wheel Cove rs .. . ..... .. . .. .. .
• Viny l Roof . . ....... . . . . . ......... . . • Bodys ide Molding with Protective
Vinyl Inse rt .. . . . .
. .... . .. . ... .
• Woodgrain Applique Instrument Panel ..
• SelectAire Cond itioner . ....... ... . .. . . ... .. . . . .
• Full Tinted Glass ...
• Automatic Seat Back Release
(2-Door Hardtop) . . ........ . . . ...... .
• Deluxe Color-Keved Seat and Shoulder
Belts . .
. .... . ... .. .
• Interm ittent Windshield Wipers with
Standard 2-Speed Constant Sweep
(Adjustab le 2 to 10 second) Interval
Sweep Cont rol .....
.......... ..
• Fron t and Rear Bumper Guards . . . . . . .
X
X
X
X
X
EXTERIOR :
X
X
X
X
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• Choice of 7 Exterior Colors
• Spanished Odense Grained Vinyl Roof
in Five Colors
• Bodysid e and Wheellip Moldings with Vinyl
Inserts Colo r- Keyed to Viny l Roof Color
• C78 x 14 WSW Tires • Unique Color-Keye d Wheelcovers
• Left Hand , Remote Control Exterior Rear View
Mirror
• Decklid and Quarter Panel Extension Moldings
• Chrome Plated " Grabber" Grille
• Deluxe Gasoline Filler Cap
X X
X X
X
X
X
X
INTERIOR' ;
• Luxurious , 25 oz. Deep Cu t Pile Carpeting
• Super Soft Expanded Viny l Door Trim Panels ,
Headliner, Sun Visors and Seat Trim
• Luxury Door Arm Rests
• Recl ining Front Bucket Seat with Luxury Soft
Pads and Head rests, and Safety Lockouts on
4 Door Models
• Specially Styled and Padded Contour Rear Seats
• Deluxe Color-Keyed Seat and Shoulder Belts
• Woodgrain Appl ique on Color-Keyed Instrument
Panel , Bright Bezel Cluster, Steering Column
and Steering Wheel
• Deluxe Two-Spoke Steering Wheel
• Padded and Deep Pile Carpeted Utility Shelf
X
X
• Any standard color may be substi tuted on a n o c redit! no
charge basis .
A special appeal package for the person with
a sports car taste and a Pinto budget.
The " Sports Accent Group " is the basic Luxury
Decor Option , less the bodyside molding and
rocker molding, plus these major features :
• Vinyl Roof in Orange or Avocado (Optional)
• Lower Bodyside Tape / Paint Treatment in
Orange or Avocado with Lower Backpanel
Periphery Ma1ding
• Cloth and Vinyl Seat Inserts with Supersoft
Bolsters in Orange or Avocado
• Wheel Covers • Rear Seat Ash Tray
• Luxurious , 25 oz . Deep Cut Pile Carpeting
in Orange or Avocado
• Deluxe Two-Spoke Steering Wheel
• Deluxe Color-Keyed Seat and Shoulder Belts
• Deluxe Door Trim Panels • Cigar Lighter
• Passenger Side Door Courtesy Light Switch
• Multi-Directional Vent Registers
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Options not inclu ded with the Luxury Decor Group
that are recommended to complete the package:
• Power Steering
• Convenience Group
• Radial Tires
• Available in Tan Only.
'I VINYL LANDAU TOPPING
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60 YARD ROLLS
49" WIDE
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L 60 GM '71
l 511 GM '71
L 521 GM '71
L 531 GM '71
L 541 GM ' 71
L 551 GM '71
L 570 GM '71
L 590 GM ' 70
BLACK
OK. BLUE
OK. GREEN
OK. BROWN
MED. GOLO
WHITE
SANDALWOOD
PURE WHITE
t 540 GM '70
L 550 GM '70
L 560 GM '70
L 580 GM '70
L 519 GM '69
L 549 GM '69
L 569 GM '69
L 61 GM '68
OK. BROWN
OK. BLUE
DK. GOLD
OK. GREEN
PARCHMEN T
OK. BLUE
GREEN
WHITE
l 65 GM '68
l 500 CH ' 71
l 561 CH '71
L 571 CH '71
L 581 CH ' 71
L 591 CH '71
L 510 CH '70
l 520 CH ' 70
TEAL
WHITE
BROWN PAL.
GREEN
BLUE
OK. GOLD MET.
BLUE MET.
GREEN PEARL
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B 700
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WHITE
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£l 711
' 71
'69
CHAMPAGNE
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B 759
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' 71
BLUE
B 731
'71
OLIVE MET.
B 741
' 71
GUNMETAL MET.
B 751
' 71
BROWN PAL.
B 710
' 70
GREEN SPANISH
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'69
SADDLE SPANISH
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B 779
'69 RAWHIDE B 729
'69
GREEN SPANISH
B 71
'68
B 74
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WHI TE I GOLD
WHITE
B 76
'68
IT. BLUE PEARL
CADILLAC
C 80
71
C 819
C 811
' 71
MED. GOLD
BLACK
C 82 1
'69
WHITE
• WATER REPElLENT
OIElECTRtCAllY SEALAtLE
"SEPT. 1970"
' 71
OK. GREEN
C 83 1
' 71
DK. AQUA
C 84 1
' 71
OK. BR OW N
C 85 1
'71
DK. BLUE
C 861
' 71
WHITE
C 82
'68
SANDALWOOD
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