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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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.