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1974 Ford Mustang II Hatchback

Sharing the Mustang II's 96.2" wheelbase, this Pinto-based Hatchback added a lift-up rear gate. It listed at $3,088 and accounted for 74,799 of the year's Mustang II output.
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140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Hatchback
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 03 Mustang II
Engine Code Y 140 CID I4 (Y)
Serial Number 420206 Production #420206

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleHatchback
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID

Dimensions

Production74799
Weight2822
Rear Tread61
Length175
Height79.9
Wheelbase96.2
Width70.2
Front Tread61.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRack & pinion
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeB78 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size10

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity13
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling8.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

Equipment171 cu. in. V6 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Red / Ginger Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Br. Blue Metallic. / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Medium Yellow Gold / Pearl White / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Glow

Pricing

MSRP$3088.00

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.