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1971 Mercury Marquis Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,474.00
No. Produced 15,103
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53H
Weight 4,311lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 224.7 inches
Width 79.3 inches
Height 54.3 inches
Front Tread 63 inches
Rear Tread 64 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 429 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.36 & 3 1/29 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 320@4400
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 460@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Autolite
Type Select Shift automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Link coil springs
Power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size G78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 19.9 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1a40K500001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1971 Ford Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1971 Lincoln Mercury Advance Technical Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1971 Mercury Product Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Black
Maroon Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Light Green
White
Pastel Blue
Medium Green Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Gray Gold Metallic
Red
Light Pewter Metallic
Yellow
Dark Blue Metallic
Medium Brown Metallic
Light Gold
Ivy Glamour Metallic
Ginger Glamour Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power Windows-sideOpt
Power BrakesStd
Power SteeringStd
Air ConditionerOpt
Rear Window DefoggerOpt
AutomaticSpeed ControlOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
Power AntennaOpt
Tilt Steering WheelOpt
Wheel Covers DeluxeStd
Other TiresOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionStd
Center-Facing Rear SeatOpt
Power Trunk Lid Release (Electric)Opt
AM FM Stereo Multiplex RadioOpt
Twin Comfort Lounge SeatsOpt
Station Wagon Rear Window WasherOpt
Vinyl roof-HaloOpt
Automatic Temperature Control (a/c)Opt
Higher Ratio Rear AxleOpt
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
AM Radio/Stereo Tape SystemOpt
Automatic Load AdjusterOpt
Vinyl RoofOpt
Rear Window DefrosterOpt
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