These are standard specifications for the 1979 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Select Shift
Chassis # 9H93F736843
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter box |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1979 |
| Price : | $5,380-$6,000 |
| Weight : | 3790 lbs | 1719.115 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 34000 RPM |
| Torque : | 223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 151 HP (111.136 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Select Shift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1979 : | 669,138 |
| Total 1979 Cougar production : | 172,152 |
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,831 |
| Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,605 |
| XR-7 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 163,716 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.5 in | 5474 mm. |
| Width : | 78.6 in | 1996 mm. |
| Height : | 52.6 in | 1336 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.6 in | 1615 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.5 in | 1613 mm. |
Pillarless Hardtop
| Price : | $5,525 |
| Weight : | 3840 lbs | 1741.795 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.5 in | 5575 mm. |
| Width : | 78.6 in | 1996 mm. |
| Height : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.0 in | 2997 mm. |
XR-7 Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 9H93F736843
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| Price : | $6,000 |
| Weight : | 3890 lbs | 1764.474 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.5 in | 5474 mm. |
| Width : | 78.6 in | 1996 mm. |
| Height : | 52.6 in | 1336 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs with rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs Rear : Four-link with coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | HR78 x 14 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | GR78 x 15 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E019000 |
| Summary | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO INTERCONTINENTAL AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.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 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V013000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT WELD NUTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR PORTION OF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK TO THE FLOOR PAN. THE INCORRECT NUTS HAVE AN OVERSIZE DIAMETER AND THREAD, AND UPON FRONT SEAT TRACK ANCHOR BOLT INSTALLATION, THE THREADS MAY HAVE BEEN STRIPPED. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR ANY STRIPPED WELD NUTS AND INSTALL LARGER SIZE BOLTS TO ANCHOR THE SEAT TRACK TO THE FLOOR AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FLOOR PAN ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE FRONT SEAT CANDISENGAGE FROM FLOOR MOUNTING CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY TO OCCUPANT. |
| 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. |
Data updated June 2024
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar has wheelbase sizes of 114.00 and 118.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar has lengths of 215.50 and 219.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar has a width of 78.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $5,380 to $6,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Pillarless Hardtop, XR-7 Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar had HR78 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1979? A: Mercury produced 669,138 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 172,152 examples of the Cougar in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 34000 RPM and 223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 2200 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 151 HP (111.136 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1979 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1979 Mercury Cougar had a 3 speed Automatic Select Shift gearbox.