Home Archive 1963 Mercury Mercury

1963 Mercury 4-Dr. Sedan - Custom-C/P

The Custom 4-door sedan added upgraded trim and features to the practical Monterey family sedan.
3Z62N627524
8 Cyl. 430 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Custom-C/P
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Mercury Mercury

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 62 Mercury
Engine Code N 8 Cyl. 430 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Serial Number 627524 Production #627524

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMercury
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Custom-C/P
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-V Carb
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3683
Length209.9
Wheelbase119
Height55.5
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2776.00
No. Produced 205722

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3683 lbs
Length 209.9 in.
Height 55.5 in.
Width 79.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Displacement 260.42 cu. in.
Type Dual downdraft
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Torque 258@2200 ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower 164@4400 hp
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type V8 Valve-in-head
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 13.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Origin United States
Model Year 1963
Series Galaxie 500 - V8
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Brake Size 11 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Cylinders 8
Rated Horsepower 46.13 hp
Type Fully synchronized
Front Tread 61 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Differential Hypoid
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 10 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.79 :1
2nd 1.7 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.87 :1
B &s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8

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.