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1973 Mercury Montego MX 6 Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,869.00
No. Produced 27,812
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65D
Weight 3,807lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length 211.3 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 52.2 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 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 92@3200
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 197@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
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 10.7 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 22.5 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 3a07L500001
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 model is 114 inches.

1973 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1973 Lincoln 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 April 1 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age April 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Black
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Bright Green Gold Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Yellow
White
Bright Red
Bright Lime
Ginger Glamour Metallic
Medium Bright Yellow
Gold Glamour Metallic
Light Green
Tan
Light Goldenrod
Red Metallic
Bright Blue Metallic
Silver Blue Metallic
Medium Aqua
Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic
Pewter Metallic
Ginger Metallic
Medium Chestnut Metallic
Medium Gold Metallic
White
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power BrakesOpt
Power SteeringOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Bucket SeatsOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
Station Wagon Third SeatOpt
White Sidewall TiresOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionOpt
4-Speed Manual Transmission w/Hurst ShifterOpt
a/c-Manual Temperature ControlOpt
Defroster-Rear WindowOpt
3-Way TailgateStd
Bias Belted White Side-Wall TiresOpt
Tinted Glass (Windshield only)Opt
AM/FM Multiplex Radio w/Stereo Tape PlayerOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
429 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
351 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
460 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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