How did Ford Pinto get to be the best-selling wagon in the world?
It was easy.
How did Ford Pinto get to be the best-selling wagon in the world?
It was easy.
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Easy to load.
The easy-to-open liftgate at the rear is counter balanced. So, with a mere touch of the hand, it floats up and open… to over 57cu ft. of cargo space. The low flat door means easy loading, no high lifting.
57.2
cu.ft.
load space
Easy on gas.
Pinto’s thrifty yet peppy 2.3 liter 4-cylinder overhead cam engine is bigger than many of the leading imports, yet it’s rated 34 mpg highway, 24 mpg city. These are EPA estimates with manual transmissions.
EPA estimates:
34
mpg
hwy.
24
mpg
city.
Easy to handle.
Pinto’s precise rack-and-pinion steering makes it easy to steer. Its turning circle is smaller than VW Rabbit, so Pinto’s easy to park in the tightest spaces.
31
.
ft.
.
Turning radius
Easy to buy.
Pinto’s price includes a dual hydraulic brake system with front disc brakes, floor-mounted 4-speed manual transmission, solid-state ignition, high-mileage 2.3 liter OHC engine, Ford Lifeguard Design Safety Features, and more.
