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1969 Mercury Montego MX 2-Dr. Hardtop

The MX hardtop featured vinyl roof options and positioned Mercury's intermediate above Ford's Fairlane 500.
9H11H607427
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Montego MX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 11 Montego MX
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 607427 Production #607427

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMontego MX
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2748
Wheelbase110.9
Height54.9
Length184.3
Width73.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2316.00
No. Produced 22719

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2748 lbs
Height 54.9 in.
Length 184.3 in.
Width 73.2 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 158@2400 ft/lbs
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Constant mesh
Brake Horsepower 105@4400 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System 9.3 Quarts
Radiator Tubular and fin
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Radio
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Series Falcon
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Service Dual hydraulic
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Fuel 16 gal.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Carburetor Autolite
Type Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Main Bearings 4
Cylinders 6
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 110.9 in.
Differential Ratio 3.08 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.41 :1
2nd 1.86 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.51 :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.