1972 Ford Pinto review from North America
"Great with the new motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine died. Dead. Didn't know why, didn't care. Transplanted a stock 289 V8 and C4 automatic into it.
General comments?
Transplant was fairly straight forward. Nothing that a wee bit 'o hammering couldn't fix. Absolutely stunning performance. In a straight line. Curves could be iffy at speed. But it was certainly a boulevard screamer. I still miss it. Nice little lozenge.
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| Excellent cheap transportation for a first time car owner |
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| The last good car Ford ever made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1972 |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 1978 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1979 |
| Engine and transmission | 289 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2007 |