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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.
4R02S134922
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Coupe
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Mustang II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code R San Jose, CA (R)
Model Code 02 Mustang II
Engine Code S 400 CID V8 (S)
Serial Number 134922 Production #134922

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID

Dimensions

Production54254 / 177671
Weight2393 / 2743
Length175 / 181.6
Wheelbase96.2 / 109.5
Height54.5 / 79.9
Front Tread55 / 61.5
Rear Tread56 / 61
Width70.2 / 71.6
Doors2

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.10
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion / Recirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17 / 4.46
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.29
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.83
Transmission3.5

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.00 x 13 / B78 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum / Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9 / 10

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity3.5 / 5
Fuel Capacity13 / 14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling8.75 Quarts / 8.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump / Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 171 cu. in. V6 engine / 200 cu. in. Inline 6 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. / Arlington Gray / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Cascade Green / Chantilly Beige / Dark Red / Dynasty Green / Ginger Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Br. Blue Metallic. / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Medium Yellow Gold / Navajo Beige / Pagoda Green / Pearl White / Phoenician Yellow / Prairie Bronze / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Metallic / Silversmoke Gray / Skylight Blue / Tan Glow / Two Tone Colors Available / Vintage Burgandy / Wimbledon White

Pricing

MSRP$2047.00 / $2895.00

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.