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1969 Mercury Cougar 2-Dr. Hardtop

All-new compact introduced mid-year to compete with imports and Volkswagen Beetle
9F91L100001
6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V) (250 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 91 Cougar
Engine Code L 6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V) (250 HP)
Serial Number 100001 Production #100001

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V) (250 HP)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Horsepower155 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2411
Length179.4
Rear tread55.5
Wheelbase103

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $1995.00
No. Produced 127833

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2411 lbs
Length 179.4 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Type Single downdraft
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Type Constant mesh
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type Regular
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 9.3 Quarts
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6 x 13
Series Maverick
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Model Number 62A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Service Dual hydraulic
Oil 4.5 qt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Brake Horsepower 105@4400 hp
Main Bearings 4
Cylinders 6
Torque 158@2400 ft/lbs
Wheelbase 103 in.
Rear Tread 55.5 in.
Differential Hypoid
Carburetor Autolite
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
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.