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1974 Ford Mustang II Coupe

Ford's downsized, Pinto-based Mustang II anchored the line as a 96.2"-wheelbase subcompact; the notchback Coupe was the volume seller at 177,671 units and a $2,895 base price.
4F02Z208363
171 CID V6 (Z)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Mustang II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI (F)
Model Code 02 Mustang II
Engine Code Z 171 CID V6 (Z)
Serial Number 208363 Production #208363

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine171 CID V6 (Z)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine171 CID V6
Cylinders6
Displacement171 CID

Dimensions

Production54254
Weight2393
Length181.6
Wheelbase109.5
Height54.5
Front Tread55
Rear Tread56
Width71.6

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.10
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio4.46
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio3.29
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.83

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.00 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity3.5
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling8.75 Quarts / Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / Air conditioning / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Arlington Gray / Cascade Green / Chantilly Beige / Dynasty Green / Navajo Beige / Pagoda Green / Phoenician Yellow / Prairie Bronze / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Silversmoke Gray / Skylight Blue / Two Tone Colors Available / Vintage Burgandy / Wimbledon White

Pricing

MSRP$2047.00

Other

EngnoLast letter in serial no.
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2

Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.