1973 Ford Mustang Hardtop
As Ford's pony car, the 1973 Mustang anchored its line with this 109"-wheelbase hardtop, the most affordable of the range at $2,679 and the volume seller with 51,480 built.
3H01S101353
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 01 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 101353 | Production #101353 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production51480 / 70630
Weight2300 / 3129
Doors2
Front Tread55 / 61.5
Rear Tread54.5 / 61
Length181.1 / 193.8
Wheelbase109 / 109.5
Width70.8 / 74.1
Height50.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Transmission2.25 / 3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate / Single plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.10
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.83
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.29
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.17 / 4.48
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6 x 13 / E78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9 / 10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14 / 22.5
Oil Capacity3.5 / 4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11.2 Quarts / 8.75 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel Type84 octane / Regular
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 302 cu. in. V8 engine / 351 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Medium Aqua / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$1985.00 / $2679.00
Other
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Wsize14 x 6
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.