1979 Mercury Marquis Station Wagon
The Marquis was downsized onto the new Panther platform for 1979. Flory records 5,994 built for 1979 at a base price of $6,701.
Shown as 1979 Mercury Marquis, not confirmed by the VIN.
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9Z74F733371
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
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1979 Mercury Marquis
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 74 | Marquis |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 733371 | Production #733371 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMarquis
Year1979
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications (Matched to: Marquis Wagon)
Height56.8
Length217.7
Wheelbase114.3
Width79.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3373.00
No. Produced
27517
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4108
lbs
Length
216.9
in.
Height
56.8
in.
Width
79.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Constant mesh
Cylinders
6
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Fuel Type
Regular
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Cooling System
14.3 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Coil link
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
Series
Galaxie 500 6
Model Year
1969
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
71C
Service
Dual hydraulic
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Fuel
24.5
gal.
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Carburetor
Carter
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Torque
234@2200
ft/lbs
Displacement
240
cu. in.
Type
Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Rated Horsepower
38.4
hp
Main Bearings
7
Brake Horsepower
150@4000
hp
Front Tread
63
in.
Wheelbase
121
in.
Rear Tread
64
in.
Differential Ratio
3.1
:1
Differential
Hypoid
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.