1974 Ford Mustang II Coupe
Ford's downsized, Pinto-based Mustang II anchored the line as a 96.2"-wheelbase subcompact; the notchback Coupe was the volume seller at 177,671 units and a $2,895 base price.
Confidence
90%
4R02S134922
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Coupe
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Mustang II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA (R) |
| Model Code | 02 | Mustang II |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 134922 | Production #134922 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production54254 / 177671
Weight2393 / 2743
Length175 / 181.6
Wheelbase96.2 / 109.5
Height54.5 / 79.9
Front Tread55 / 61.5
Rear Tread56 / 61
Width70.2 / 71.6
Doors2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.10
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion / Recirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17 / 4.46
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.29
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.83
Transmission3.5
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.00 x 13 / B78 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum / Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9 / 10
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity3.5 / 5
Fuel Capacity13 / 14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling8.75 Quarts / 8.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump / Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 171 cu. in. V6 engine / 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / Air conditioning / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsArlington Gray / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Cascade Green / Chantilly Beige / Dark Red / Dynasty Green / Ginger Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Br. Blue Metallic. / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Medium Yellow Gold / Navajo Beige / Pagoda Green / Pearl White / Phoenician Yellow / Prairie Bronze / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Metallic / Silversmoke Gray / Skylight Blue / Tan Glow / Vintage Burgandy / Wimbledon White
Pricing
MSRP$2047.00 / $2895.00
Other
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Specifications are for this model. The 1974 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.