These are standard specifications for the 1980 Mercury Zephyr, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Overdrive floor shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1983 |
| Price : | $4,580-$4,875 |
| Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 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 : | 91 HP (66.976 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 119 HP (87.584 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 194 Ft-Lbs (263 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual Overdrive floor shift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1980 : | 347,711 |
| Total 1980 Zephyr production : | 91,203 |
| 1980 Mercury Zephyr | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 40,399 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 5 P : | 20,341 |
| Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 10,977 |
| Z-7 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 19,486 |
Handling
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 | 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V262000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS'. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Mercury Zephyr FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Mercury Zephyr?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr has a wheelbase size of 105.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr has a length of 195.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Mercury Zephyr cost when new?A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr cost approximately $4,580 to $4,875 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Mercury Zephyr? A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr was offered as a Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan, Z-7 Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1980? A: Mercury produced 347,711 automobiles in 1980.Q: How many 1980 Zephyrs were produced? A: Mercury produced 91,203 examples of the Zephyr in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Mercury Zephyr have? A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 91 HP (66.976 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 119 HP (87.584 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 194 Ft-Lbs (263 NM) @ 2200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1980 Mercury Zephyr have? A: The 1980 Mercury Zephyr had a 4 speed Manual Overdrive floor shift gearbox.