The Ford Pinto came with several engine options over its production run from 1971 to 1980, it was available with several engine options over its production period, here are the common engines used in the Ford Pinto:
1. 1.6L Kent I4 (Inline 4-cylinder)
This engine was a carryover from European Ford models and was available in the early years of the Pinto (1971-1973), It was Known for its simplicity and reliability, though it wasn’t particularly powerful(around 54 horsepowe).
2. 2.0L OHC I4 (Inline 4-cylinder)
Also known as the Lima Engine, one of the most popular choices in Pintos, It featured an overhead cam (OHC) design, which was relatively advanced for its time, this second one reached production about 86 hp, this engine saw a long life, being used in other Ford vehicles as well.
3. 2.3L OHC I4 (Inline 4-cylinder)
the 2.3 L engine was introduced later in the Pinto’s production phase, and became the more powerful engine option, It was a durable engine and was also used in various Ford models after the Pinto was discontinued, this third reached an output of about 88 hp.
4. 2.8L Cologne V6 (Optional V6 engine)
Ford targeted buyers looking for more power by offering a 2.8-liter V6 as an option, this engine gave the Pinto slightly better performance, especially compared to the four-cylinder engines, this latter produced about 90-105 hp, depending on the model year.
The 2.0L and 2.3L engines were particularly noted for their longevity, and were also used in other Ford models long after Pinto production ended.
Ford discontinued Pinto production in July 1980, building only 68,179 Pintos that year, despite widespread criticism of its safety record, the Pinto is one of Ford’s most popular products.
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