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1974 Mercury Montego MX Station Wagon 2-seat

Wagon buyers in the Montego line got the MX trim's two-seat hauler, the priciest mid-size at $3,834. Roughly 4,085 were built for 1974.
4F08C720202
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
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 08 Montego MX
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 720202 Production #720202

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMontego MX
Year1974
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
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 $2614.00
No. Produced 28833

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2740 lbs
Height 51 in.
Width 68.2 in.
Length 181.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Single downdraft
Cylinders 6
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (18)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Cooling System Water pump
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Radiator Cellular tubular
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
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
Model Year 1964
Make Ford
Series Mustang
Model Number 76A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Main Bearings 4
Wheelbase 108 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55.4 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.83 :1
Carburetor Own
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.