Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 142.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2546 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 142 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 140 Series 142E Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 11.20 sec | 16.60 sec | 130 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | 140 Series 142E Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 12.60 sec | 18.60 sec | 115 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | 140 Series 145 Wagon 2.0L I-4 | 16.30 sec | 20.10 sec | 114 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | 140 Series 144S Sedan (Euro Spec) 2.0L I-4 | 14.10 sec | 19.60 sec | 100 hp | RWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.