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1961 MERCURY MONTEREY SEDAN


Trim Levels

    1961 Mercury Monterey

  • VIN 15626825599
  • The VIN decodes to a 1961 Mercury Monterey.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1961
    Make
    Mercury
  • Series
    Monterey
    Trim Level
    Sedan
  • Base Price
    $2622.00 USD
    Production
    22881
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    3777 lbs
    Doors
    4
  • Model Number
    54B
    Body Maker
    Mercury
  • Brakes
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Service
    Hydraulic self-adjusting
  • Capacities
  • Rear Differential
    4.5 pt.
    Transmission
    3 pt.
  • Fuel Tank
    20 gal.
    Oil
    5 qt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Own
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.56 :1
  • Dimension
  • Width
    79.9 in.
    Front Tread
    61 in.
  • Wheelbase
    120 in.
    Length
    214.6 in.
  • Height
    57.1 in.
    Rear Tread
    60 in.
  • Engine
  • Block Material
    Cast Iron
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Rated Horsepower
    45 hp
    Cylinders
    8
  • Compression Ratio
    8.8 :1
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Brake Horsepower
    175@4200 hp
    Engine Type
    Dual throat
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Engine No. Location
    On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
  • Engine Numbers
    Last letter in serial no.
    Displacement
    291.3 cu. in.
  • Bore and Stroke
    3 3/4 & 3 19/64 in.
    Valve Lifters
    Mechanical
  • Torque
    279@2200 ft/lbs
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Cooling System
    19 Quarts
    Battery
    12
  • Radiator
    Fin and tube
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Multi-Drive automatic transmission
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission
    Optional
    Power brakes
    Optional
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball and nut
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Hotchkiss
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.78 :1
    2nd
    1.61 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    3.38 :1
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    7.5 x 14

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