These are standard specifications for the 1978 Mercury Marquis, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic SelectShift; column lever
Chassis # 8Z61H607075
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Chassis # 8Z62A638193
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Seperate body on perimeter frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1978 |
Price : | $5,765-$7,232 |
Weight : | 4295 lbs | 1948.179 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 90-degree | Windsor engine. | |
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Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
Power : | 144 BHP (105.984 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
Torque : | 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 1800 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 |
2-barrel motorcraft 2150 |
V 8 90-degree | |
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Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
Power : | 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
Torque : | 319 Ft-Lbs (433 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Compression : | 8.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 90-degree | |
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Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
Power : | 202 HP (148.672 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Torque : | 348 Ft-Lbs (472 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
Compression : | 8.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
1 4-barrel carburetor |
3 Automatic SelectShift; column lever
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 2.40:1 |
2nd Gear : | 1.47:1 |
3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
Total Mercury Production for 1978 : | 635,051 |
1978 Mercury Marquis | |
Brougham Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 10,368 |
Brougham Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 26,030 |
Grand Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 15,624 |
Grand Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 37,753 |
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 11,176 |
Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 27,793 |
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,883 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
Chassis # 8Z61H607075
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Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 229.0 in | 5817 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 53.7 in | 1364 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Pillarless Hardtop
Chassis # 8Z62A638193
Price : | $5,800 |
Weight : | 4330 lbs | 1964.055 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 227.1 in | 5768 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Station Wagon
Price : | $5,960 |
Weight : | 4580 lbs | 2077.453 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 227.1 in | 5768 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 56.9 in | 1445 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
8-Passenger Station Wagon
Weight : | 4600 lbs | 2086.525 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 8 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 229.0 in | 5817 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 56.9 in | 1445 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Brougham Hardtop
Price : | $6,380 |
Weight : | 4315 lbs | 1957.251 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 229.0 in | 5817 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 53.7 in | 1364 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Brougham Pillarless Hardtop
Price : | $6,480 |
Weight : | 4350 lbs | 1973.127 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 229.0 in | 5817 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Grand Hardtop
Price : | $7,130 |
Weight : | 4342 lbs | 1969.498 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 229.0 in | 5817 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 53.7 in | 1364 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Grand Pillarless Hardtop
Price : | $7,232 |
Weight : | 4415 lbs | 2002.61 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 24.2 |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 229.0 in | 5817 mm. |
Width : | 79.6 in | 2022 mm. |
Height : | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Front Track : | 64.1 in | 1628 mm. |
Rear Track : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with upper/lower control arms and coil springs |
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | HR78x15 |
Optional Tires | |
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Tires : | JR78 x 15 |
1978 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Mercury Marquis FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Mercury Marquis?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis has wheelbase sizes of 121.00 and 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis has lengths of 227.10 and 229.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis has a width of 79.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Mercury Marquis cost when new?A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis cost approximately $5,765 to $7,232 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis was offered as a 8-Passenger Station Wagon, Brougham Hardtop, Brougham Pillarless Hardtop, Grand Hardtop, Grand Pillarless Hardtop, Hardtop, Pillarless Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1978 Mercury Marquis have? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis had HR78x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1978? A: Mercury produced 635,051 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Mercury Marquis have? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 144 BHP (105.984 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 319 Ft-Lbs (433 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 202 HP (148.672 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 348 Ft-Lbs (472 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1978 Mercury Marquis have? A: The 1978 Mercury Marquis had a 3 speed Automatic SelectShift; column lever gearbox.