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1974 Mercury Montego MX Coupe

The MX coupe gave Mercury's mid-size Montego a sportier two-door at the middle trim level. About 20,957 left the line in 1974, listing from $3,162.
4F07C759801
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Mercury Montego MX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 07 Montego MX
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 759801 Production #759801

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMontego MX
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2368.00
No. Produced 92705

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2561 lbs
Length 181.6 in.
Height 51.1 in.
Width 68.2 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1964
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Type Helical
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Type Single downdraft
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (18)
Radiator Cellular tubular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Origin United States
Series Mustang
Make Ford
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 65A
Brake Size 9 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Differential Ratio 2.83 :1
Differential Hypoid
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 108 in.
Front Tread 55.4 in.
Cylinders 6
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.