The Ford Pinto was a subcompact car produced by Ford Motor Company from 1971 to 1980. It was developed quickly to compete with the rising popularity of small, fuel-efficient imports from Japan and Europe during the early 1970s. The fun-to-drive Pinto is designed for the times … to give you economy with basic value. Which traditionally has made Pinto a best seller. Ford offers three models: 2-Door Sedan, 3-Door Runabout and Wagon. Each has the same number of Ford Lifeguard Design Safety Features built into our cars.
Well-built. Pinto is built durably. With galvanized sections and a 6-step paint process to help resist rust. Good body fits. And well-tailored interiors. You’ll also save on service. With less scheduled maintenance. And no need for points or condenser with solid state ignition.
Better mileage. For 1976, Ford has engineered its cars for better fuel economy than 1975 models. See your Ford Dealer for details on 1976 EPA mileage ratings. Ford means value. Popularity and competitive pricing keep trade-in value high. You also get impressive standard features. See the list on the back cover.
Pinto 2-Door Sedan
Ford’s 2-Door is the lowest priced Pinto, yet offers all basic value features. You get smooth, quiet power from a 2.3 liter 2V overhead cam 4-cylinder engine, coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission and floor shift, standard. 2.8 liter 2V V-6 engine, with SelectShift transmission, is optional.
You also enjoy easy handling with rack and pinion steering. Independent suspension and wide stance that let you hug the curviest roads. And comfortable bucket seats. Standard Pinto Interior (right) has ample room for four in comfort. Choose vinyl trim with diamond-patterned cloth inserts, or weave-texture all-vinyl trim. Both come in Black, Blue, Green or Tan. Blue all-vinyl shown is Code AB. AM Radio shown is optional.
Pinto Wagon
In just four years, Pinto Wagon has earned distinction as America9s bestselling station wagon, big or small. What many people like is the combination of wagon utility with operating economy at a really modest price.
There’s also comfort for four with carrying capacity surprising for a subcompact wagon. So it adds up to standout value in a handsome package. Fold the rear seat down-presto! A carpeted load floor nearly six feet long. And 57.2 cubic feet to tote what you will. The easy-opening, wide liftgate makes loading simple.
The standard 2.3 liter 2V overhead cam engine and 4-speed manual transmission with floor shift stretch gallons into miles. For more power, there9s a 2.8 liter 2V V-6 with smooth SelectShift. Both engines have solid state ignition and have been engineered for better overall gas mileage than in 1975. See your Ford Dealer for details and EPA ratings.
Pinto Wagon with Squire Option, shown below, in Bright Red (Code 2R), has look-again styling with woodgrain vinyl panel appliques on bodysides and liftgate ” wheel covers ” cargo lamp and Squire ornamentation ” bright window frames, center pillar and drip moldings.
Pinto Wagon, in Bright Blue Metallic (Code 3E), offers outstanding quality and durability features. Corrosion fighters like precoated steels (galvanized and zincrometal) ” electrocoat process (electrically charged body is completely dipped in primer) ” zinc-rich primer on selected areas ” double-wrapped aluminum muffler ” 6-step paint process for a tough, beautiful finish ” long intervals between scheduled maintenance stops. Rack and pinion steering make parking a pleasure. Front disc brakes help you stop easily and are self-adjusting. Options shown: Luxury Decor Group, protective vinyl insert bodyside moldings.
Luxury Decor Group interior features smart new low-back bucket seats tailored in durable, wipe-clean Bright Red Ruffino vinyl trim (Code HD). Alpine plaid cloth is alternate trim choice offered with this option. Deluxe door trim, custom steering wheel and wood tone appliques are among many fine appointments included. (Luxury Decor Group option is standard with Squire Option.) Other options: AM /FM Stereo Radio, dual color-keyed remote control mirrors.
Pinto Stallion Runabout
A winning combination. That9s what you get when you add upbeat styling of the Stallion Group Option to the versatile, practical Runabout
You can see most of the exciting Stallion Group features illustrated below: Black grille and hood ” Black wiper arms, window moldings ” Black cowl top, door frames, drip fails, rocker panel area ” Black right- and left-hand remote control mirrors ” styled steel wheels (optional forged aluminum shown) ” raised white letter wide-oval bias-ply tires ” handling suspension.
Under the racy look, you get Pinto’s knack for stretching gas dollars, service saving features that keep operating cost low, and sporty handling. Pinto comes with rack and pinion steering, wide stance, ball joint front suspension, front disc brakes, 2.3 2V liter engine, 4-speed manual transmission with floor shift, and more4all standard. if you want more power, order the 2.8 liter 2V V-6 which comes with optional SelectShift.
Stallion Runabout. For exciting new sport flavoring. New Pinto 3-Door Stallion Runabout sports the exciting new Silver /Black paint treatment (Code 1G). Looks raring to go just standing still. Other two-tone combinations with Black are: Bright Red, Bright Yellow, Polar White or Silver Blue Glow. Other options: Protection Group, Sunroof. Standard Interior (right) with high-back bucket seats handsomely tailored in Black cloth and vinyl trim (Code GA). A blend of sportiness and luxury. Low-back bucket seats trimmed in Alpine plaid cloth or vinyl also available. Decal, shown below, identifies exciting style treatment that comes with Stallion Group Option.
Pinto 3’Door Runabout
With new dress-ups to accent driving fun. Runabout, with room-for-four comfort, is long on looks, miles-per-gallon and low-cost motoring. It works and plays and packs with ease. Raise the rear liftgate, fold the rear seat down and you have 29 cu. ft. to carry things on a carpeted load floor five feet long.
And Runabout, like all Pintos, is easy to handle. It is almost 20 inches wider than it is high, and the low center of gravity provides excellent balance on turns and in crosswinds. Precision rack and pinion steering, like the type on expensive sports cars, is standard. It gives you a tight turning diameter, easy parking and smooth, sure cornering.
The dependable Pinto 2.3 liter 2V overhead cam engine is economical and efficient. With five main bearings for smoothness and durability. Strong light weight cast-iron block and cylinder head construction contributes especially to efficiency. Less weight to move means less waste energy. Durability features also include heavy duty items like starter motor, ball joints, universal joints and rear wheel bearings. Brake lines with rust-resistant coating. A solidly welded body completely dipped for electrocoating with primer, then given five more paint steps to resist corrosion.
Runabout, obviously, is a lot of little car … in durability, economy and value. It reflects years of Ford experience in the design and manufacture of small cars. And it represents further proof that Ford means value. Practicality isn9t all. Dress-up options are available to personalize your Runabout and enhance your driving pleasure.
Pinto 3-Door Runabout with Luxury Decor Group Option. Bright Red (Code 2R) in beautiful partnership with optional White half-vinyl roof. Luxury Decor Option adds contemporary flair inside and out, like a luxurious new interior featuring low-back bucket seats trimly tailored in Alpine plaid cloth or Ruffino vinyl, deluxe door trim, wood tone appliques throughout, and more. Tasteful exterior touches include: wheel lip, rocker panel and wide color-keyed vinyl insert bodyside moldings ” bright window frames ” center pillar cap ” lower back panel periphery molding ” wheel covers. Other options shown: Protection Group, electric rear window defroster, styled steel wheels with trim rings, WSW radials.
New Squire Runabout (top illustration) sports an innovative look with distinctive Squire styling. Squire Option includes: woodgrain vinyl panel appliques ” bright moldings ” bright window frames ” wheel covers. Interior features include: low-back seats ” deluxe seat trim with Alpine plaid cloth or Ruffino vinyl ” deluxe door trim ” wood tone appliques throughout.
Other options shown: Protection Group, forged aluminum wheels, WSW steel-belted radials, dual color-keyed remote control mirrors.
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