1979 Mercury Monarch 4-Door Sedan
The Monarch was Mercury's Granada-based compact pitched as a small luxury car for 1979. Flory records 47,594 built for 1979 at a base price of $4,841.
Confidence
95%
9W34L665198
6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1979 Mercury Monarch
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI |
| Model Code | 34 | Monarch |
| Engine Code | L | 6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V) |
| Serial Number | 665198 | Production #665198 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonarch
Year1979
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Height53.4
Length197.8
Wheelbase109.9
Width74.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2551.00
No. Produced
40888
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3021
lbs
Height
54.7
in.
Length
201.1
in.
Width
74.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Main Bearings
7
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Displacement
250
cu. in.
Type
Constant mesh
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Torque
240@1600
ft/lbs
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System
9.9 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Fuel Type
Regular
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
351 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7.35 x 14
Model Year
1969
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Origin
United States
Model Number
54B
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Dual hydraulic
Brake Size
10
in.
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
9.0
:1
Type
Single downdraft
Cylinders
6
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Brake Horsepower
155@4000
hp
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Rear Tread
58.5
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
:1
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.