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1972 Mercury Montego 6 Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,736.00
No. Produced 9,963
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65B
Weight 3,449lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length 208.1 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 51.9 inches
Front Tread 62.8 inches
Rear Tread 62.9 inches
Type Inline 6, Overhead valve
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.68 & 3.91 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 155@4000
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 240@1600
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular grade - 91 octane
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 11.9 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2a03L500001
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
Wheelbase for this models is114 inches.

1972 Ford Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1972 Mercury Product 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
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 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Maroon
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Green Gold Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Medium Brown Metallic
Gray Gold Metallic
White
Ivy Glamour Metallic
Gold Glamour Metallic
Bright Red
Light Pewter Metallic
Medium Yellow Gold
Bright Yellow
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power SteeringOpt
Power BrakesOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Bucket SeatsOpt
Power Front Disc and Rear Drum BrakesOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
AM-FM Stereo RadioOpt
Other TiresOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionOpt
4-Speed Manual Transmission w/Hurst ShifterOpt
Hub Caps w/Trim RingOpt
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
Vinyl RoofOpt
Rear Window DefrosterOpt
Select-Shift automatic transmissionOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
429 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
351 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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