1974 Ford Mustang II Hatchback
Sharing the Mustang II's 96.2" wheelbase, this Pinto-based Hatchback added a lift-up rear gate. It listed at $3,088 and accounted for 74,799 of the year's Mustang II output.
Confidence
90%
4R03Z234120
171 CID V6 (Z)
Engine
Hatchback
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 | 03 | Mustang II |
| Engine Code | Z | 171 CID V6 (Z) |
| Serial Number | 234120 | Production #234120 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleHatchback
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine171 CID V6 (Z)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine171 CID V6
Cylinders6
Displacement171 CID
Dimensions
Production74799
Weight2822
Rear Tread61
Length175
Height79.9
Wheelbase96.2
Width70.2
Front Tread61.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRack & pinion
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeB78 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity13
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling8.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment171 cu. in. V6 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Red / Ginger Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Br. Blue Metallic. / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Medium Yellow Gold / Pearl White / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Glow
Pricing
MSRP$3088.00
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.