The PINTO was a subcompact car produced by Ford Motor Company from the 1970s to the 1980s. It was the first subcompact car produced by Ford and was marketed as an economical and sporty vehicle. The PINTO was available in a variety of body styles, including a two-door sedan, three-door hatchback, and a station wagon. It was powered by a range of four-cylinder engines and was offered with both manual and automatic transmissions. The PINTO was popular in the United States and Canada, but it was also exported to other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.