These are standard specifications for the 1972 Mercury Montego, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic SelectShift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1976 |
| Price : | $2,840-$3,438 |
| Weight : | 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 161 HP (118.496 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 201 HP (147.936 KW) |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 248 HP (182.528 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual , Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1972 : | 441,964 |
| Total 1972 Montego production : | 135,092 |
| 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| GT Hardtop Fastback 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,820 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,963 |
| MX Brougham Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 28,417 |
| MX Brougham Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,540 |
| MX Brougham Village Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,237 |
| MX Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 25,802 |
| MX Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 23,387 |
| MX Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,268 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,658 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V097000 |
| Summary | SEVEN-BLADE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES DUE TO STRESSES GENERATED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE SEVEN BLADE FAN WITH A FAN OF FIVE BLADE DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302, 351, OR 400 CIDENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLADES MAY BECOME FRAGMENTED AND PIECES COULD BEPROPELLED IN ALL DIRECTIONS, DAMAGING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. NEARBY PERSONSCOULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNINGUNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V240000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5B.W/POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING GEARASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH WORM AND VALVE ASSEMBLY TORSION ROD LOCK PININADVERTENTLY OMITTED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PIN WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Mercury Montego FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Mercury Montego?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Mercury Montego? A: The 1972 Mercury Montego has a wheelbase size of 118.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Mercury Montego? A: The 1972 Mercury Montego has a length of 213.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Mercury Montego cost when new?A: The 1972 Mercury Montego cost approximately $2,840 to $3,438 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Mercury Montego? A: The 1972 Mercury Montego was offered as a GT Hardtop Fastback, Hardtop Coupe, MX Brougham Hardtop Coupe, MX Brougham Sedan, MX Brougham Village Station Wagon, MX Hardtop Coupe, MX Sedan, MX Station Wagon, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1972? A: Mercury produced 441,964 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Montegos were produced? A: Mercury produced 135,092 examples of the Montego in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Mercury Montego have? A: The 1972 Mercury Montego had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3500 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 161 HP (118.496 KW) V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 201 HP (147.936 KW) V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 248 HP (182.528 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Mercury Montego have? A: The 1972 Mercury Montego had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic SelectShift.