These are standard specifications for the 1969 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic C6
Chassis # 9F93R515331
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1970 |
| Price : | $3,000-$3,575 |
| Weight : | 3375 lbs | 1530.874 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Autolite C9AF-9510-J 2-barrel | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 525 HP (386.4 KW) |
3 Manual , Automatic C6
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1969 : | 398,262 |
| Total 1969 Cougar production : | 100,069 |
| 1969 Mercury Cougar | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,796 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 66,331 |
| XR-7 Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 4,024 |
| XR-7 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 23,918 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,360 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
XR-7 Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 9F93R515331
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| Price : | $3,300 |
| Weight : | 3425 lbs | 1553.554 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
XR-7 Convertible
| Price : | $3,575 |
| Weight : | 3540 lbs | 1605.717 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | E78-14 |
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V095000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY HEATER INLET HOSE MISROUTED SO THAT HOSE IS WEDGED BETWEEN CARBURETOR FAST IDLE LEVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD.IF CONDITION EXISTS VEHICLE COULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.(CORRECT BY ROUTING HEATER HOSE PROPERLY.) |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V043000 |
| Summary | THE SEAT BACK PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SEAT BACK WILL ROTATE REARWARD. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SEAT PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE PIN BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V077000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT HOOD LATCH MECH- ANISM HAS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEENPARTS.THIS COULD CAUSE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH TO BIND, THUS INTERFERING WITH HOODCLOSURE AND PREVENTING SECONDARY LATCH FROM ENGAGING, IN WHICH CASE HOOD COULDOPEN WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLAC- ING LATCH WHENNECESSARY.) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19690301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V100000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR ASSEMBLY, DESIGNED FOR USE IN BOSS 302MUSTANG, HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED INCORPORATING A LARGER DIAMETER WHEEL BEARINGWHICH, IF COMBINED WITH A SMALLER DIAMETER SPINDLE, WILL ALLOW RELATIVEMOVEMENT AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF BEARING AND/OR SPINDLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING PARTS WHEN NECES- SARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
1969 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar has a length of 193.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $3,000 to $3,575 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, XR-7 Convertible, XR-7 Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1969 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar had E78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1969? A: Mercury produced 398,262 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 100,069 examples of the Cougar in 1969.Q: What engines did the 1969 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 525 HP (386.4 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1969 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1969 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic C6.
