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1969 Mercury Montego MX 4-Dr. Sedan

The Montego MX luxury trim offered upgraded appointments and competed with Pontiac LeMans and Oldsmobile Cutlass.
9H10H600713
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Montego MX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 10 Montego MX
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 600713 Production #600713

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMontego MX
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2703
Height54.9
Length184.3
Wheelbase110.9
Width73.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2266.00
No. Produced 29263

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2703 lbs
Height 54.9 in.
Length 184.3 in.
Width 73.2 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Falcon
Torque 158@2400 ft/lbs
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Main Bearings 4
Type Constant mesh
Brake Horsepower 105@4400 hp
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System 9.3 Quarts
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 62A
Service Dual hydraulic
Brake Size 9 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Carburetor Autolite
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Type Single downdraft
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Wheelbase 110.9 in.
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 :1
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.41 :1
2nd 1.86 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.51 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

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.