These are standard specifications for the 1979 Mercury Zephyr, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual with overdrive; floor shift controls , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Seperate body on perimeter frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1983 |
| Price : | $3,875-$4,320 |
| Weight : | 2510 lbs | 1138.517 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual with overdrive; floor shift controls , 3 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.07:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.72:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.70:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1979 : | 669,138 |
| 1979 Mercury Zephyr | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 41,316 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : | 25,218 |
| Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 15,920 |
| Z-7 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 42,923 |
Dimension(s)
Two-Door Sedan
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.5 in | 2680 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,975 |
| Weight : | 2575 lbs | 1168 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.5 in | 2680 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $4,320 |
| Weight : | 2680 lbs | 1215.628 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.5 in | 2680 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Z-7 Sport Coupe
| Price : | $4,120 |
| Weight : | 2550 lbs | 1156.661 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.5 in | 2680 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs mounted on lower control arms Rear : Four-link with coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | B78 x 14 BSW |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. |
| Consequence | A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. |
| Remedy | FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V039000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT CONTAINED INCORRECT GVWR AND GAWR WEIGHT INFORMATION. THE GVWR'S COULD BE OVERSTATED BY UP TO 197 LBS., DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE REPORTING OF INCREMENTAL OPTION WEIGHTS USED TO DERIVE THE GVWR'S AND GAWR'S. |
| Remedy | THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF AFFIXING THE SUPPLIED LABELS HIMSELF OR BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM AFFIXED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED TO THE LARGER RATINGS, VEHICLESTOPPING DISTANCES COULD BE INCREASED AND A GREATER RATE OF TIRE WEAR COULDRESULT, WITH A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V117000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V272000 |
| Summary | WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING'. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD RETENTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD MAY BECOMEDISPLACED AND THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Mercury Zephyr FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Mercury Zephyr?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr has a wheelbase size of 105.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr has a length of 193.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr has a width of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Mercury Zephyr cost when new?A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr cost approximately $3,875 to $4,320 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr was offered as a Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan, Z-7 Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Mercury Zephyr have? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr had B78 x 14 BSW tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1979? A: Mercury produced 669,138 automobiles in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Mercury Zephyr have? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Mercury Zephyr have? A: The 1979 Mercury Zephyr had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual with overdrive; floor shift controls, 3 speed Automatic.