1978 Datsun F-10 Hatchback 5MT
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The 1978 Datsun F-10 Hatchback 5MT is a 70-hp 1.4-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual transaxle and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 33 mpg combined.
It makes 70 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 75 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (33 mpg combined).
The F-10 measures 156.9 inches long on a 94.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,970 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | A14 OHV inline-4, 2-barrel, transverse |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 70 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 75 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 76 x 77 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Two-barrel downdraft carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Differential Type | Transaxle (integral with gearbox) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transaxle |
| 1st Gear | 4.02 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.72 |
| 4th Gear | 1.25 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 4.09 |
| Final Drive | 3.47 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 33 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent trailing arms, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 34.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.5 in disc, power-assist |
| Rear Brake Disc | 8.0 in drum, power-assist |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 4.5J x 13 |
| Wheels Rear | 4.5J x 13 |
| Tires Front | 165/70HR13 BSW radial |
| Tires Rear | 165/70HR13 BSW radial |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 156.9 in |
| Width | 59.8 in |
| Height | 51.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 1,970 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
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