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Specifications

Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar factory specifications: 229 sourced across 27 model years, 1967–1999.

229 specifications · 86 sources

Black-and-white studio photo of a white 1967 Mercury Cougar hardtop, front three-quarter view, showing the electric-shaver grille with hidden headlights
1967 Mercury Cougar hardtop in white Ford Motor Company Archives

1967

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 111 in all
Overall length 190.3 in all
Overall width 71.2 in all
Overall height 51.8 in all
Curb weight 2,988 lb base hardtop as compiled
Tread, front and rear 58.1 in all
Tires 7.35-14 four-ply size standard
Rear axle, 390 GT 3 ratio 3.25 optional
Shipping weight, 65A hardtop 3,005 lb Over-Drive table; 65C bench-seat hardtop also 3,005
Shipping weight, 65B XR-7 hardtop 3,015 lb Over-Drive table

1968

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 111 in all
Overall length 190.3 in all
Overall width 71.3 in all
Overall height 51.7 in all
Weight, standard hardtop 3,117 lb XR-7 3,157; with bench seat 3,126
Tires 7.35-14 standard; F70-14 GT and GT-E; E70-14 optional size by model
Standard rear axle, 428 Cobra Jet 3.5 ratio 3.91 and 4.30 optional
Shipping weight, 65A hardtop 3,094 lb Over-Drive table
Shipping weight, 65B XR-7 hardtop 3,134 lb Over-Drive table
Shipping weight, 65C bench-seat hardtop 3,262 lb Over-Drive table

1969

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 111.1 in all
Overall length 193.8 in all
Overall width 74.2 in all
Overall height 51.5 in hardtop
Tread, front and rear 58.5 in all
Curb weight range 3,403-3,547 lb varies by model
Tires E78-14 standard; E70-14, F70-14, FR70-14 optional size all
Shipping weight, 65A/65C hardtop 3,380 lb Over-Drive table
Shipping weight, 76A convertible 3,499 lb Over-Drive table
Shipping weight, 65B XR-7 hardtop 3,420 lb Over-Drive table
Shipping weight, 76B XR-7 convertible 3,539 lb Over-Drive table

1970

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 111.1 in all
Overall length 196.1 in all
Overall width 74.1 in all
Overall height 51.5 in hardtop
Shipping weight, Eliminator coupe 3,482 lb Eliminator; coupe 3,440, XR-7 coupe 3,459, convertible 3,573, XR-7 convertible 3,592
Tires E78-14 standard; F70-14 Eliminator; F70-14 traction with 428 CJ size by model
Standard rear axle, Boss 302 and 428 CJ 3.5 ratio 3.91 and 4.30 optional
Shipping weight, 65A hardtop (Over-Drive table) 3,307 lb Over-Drive production table; the fact sheet gives 3,440 for the coupe
Shipping weight, 76A convertible (Over-Drive table) 3,404 lb Over-Drive production table
Shipping weight, 65B XR-7 hardtop (Over-Drive table) 3,333 lb Over-Drive production table
Shipping weight, 76B XR-7 convertible (Over-Drive table) 3,430 lb Over-Drive production table

1974

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 114 in XR-7
Overall length 214.2 in XR-7
Luggage capacity 16.5 cu ft XR-7

1975

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 114 in XR-7
Overall length 215.5 in XR-7
Luggage capacity 16.5 cu ft XR-7
Tires HR78x14 steel-belted radial size standard

1976

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 114 in XR-7
Overall length 214.5 in XR-7
Overall width 78.5 in XR-7
Overall height 52.6 in XR-7
Tread, front / rear 63.4 / 63.5 in XR-7
Luggage capacity 16.5 cu ft XR-7
Fuel tank 26.5 gal XR-7

1977

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase, 2-door 114 in Cougar 2-door
Wheelbase, 4-door 118 in Cougar 4-door
Overall length, 2-door 215.5 in 2-door
Overall length, 4-door 219.5 in 4-door
Overall width 78 in all
Curb weight, 2-door 4,154 lb 2-door, as listed
Curb weight, 4-door 4,236 lb 4-door, as listed
Tires, XR-7 HR78x15 steel-belted radial on 15-inch wheels size XR-7

1980

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 108.4 in XR-7
Overall length 200.4 in XR-7
Curb weight 3,191 lb XR-7 base

1981

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase, XR-7 / Cougar 2- and 4-door 108.4 / 105.5 in by model
Overall length, XR-7 / Cougar 200.4 / 196.5 in by model
Overall width, XR-7 / Cougar 74.1 / 71.0 in by model
Overall height 53 in all
Fuel tank, XR-7 / Cougar 17.5 / 16.0 gal by model
Curb weight, XR-7 / Cougar 2-door / 4-door 3,080 / 2,804 / 2,849 lb by model
EPA estimate, XR-7 with standard 3.3 six and automatic 18 mpg, 24 highway estimate mpg XR-7
EPA estimate, Cougar with standard 2.3 four and manual 23 mpg, 34 highway estimate mpg Cougar

1982

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 108.4 in XR-7
Overall length 200.4 in XR-7
Overall height 53.3 in XR-7
Overall width 74.1 in XR-7
Tread, front / rear 58.1 / 57.0 in XR-7
Luggage capacity 17.7 cu ft XR-7
Fuel tank 21 gal XR-7
Curb weight 3,152 lb XR-7
EPA estimate, optional 3.8 V6 with automatic overdrive 19 mpg, 30 highway estimate mpg XR-7

1983

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 104 in all models, as listed
Overall length 197.6 in all models, as listed
Overall width 71.1 in all models, as listed
Overall height 53.4 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 21 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.6 cubic feet w/mini spare text as listed
Curb weight 3099 lbs. (V6 GS) text by model, as listed
Brakes Front: 10.0″ vented disc; Rear: 9.0″ drum text as listed
Engines (as listed) Standard: 112 hp 3.8L (232 cid) V6; Optional: 130 hp CFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8 text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1984

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 104 in all models, as listed
Overall length 197.6 in all models, as listed
Overall width 71.1 in all models, as listed
Overall height 53.4 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 21 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.6 cubic feet w/mini spare text as listed
Curb weight GS: 3,065 lbs.; XR7: 3,053 lbs. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front: 10.0″ vented disc; Rear: 9.0″ drum text as listed
Engines (as listed) GS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 130 hp CFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; LS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 130 hp CFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; XR7: 145 hp MPI OHC turbocharged 2.3L (140 cid) I-4 text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1985

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 104 in all models, as listed
Overall length 197.6 in all models, as listed
Overall width 71.1 in all models, as listed
Overall height 53.4 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 21 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.6 cubic feet w/mini spare text as listed
Curb weight GS: 3,084 lbs.; XR-7: 3,100 lbs. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front: 10.0″ vented disc; Rear: 9.0″ drum text as listed
Engines (as listed) GS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 130 hp CFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; LS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 130 hp CFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; XR-7: MPI OHC turbocharged 2.3L (140 cid) I-4; 145 hp (automatic) / 155 hp (manual) text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1986

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 104 in all models, as listed
Overall length 197.6 in all models, as listed
Overall width 71.1 in all models, as listed
Overall height 53.4 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 22.1 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.6 cubic feet w/mini spare text as listed
Curb weight GS: 3,083 lbs.; XR-7: 3,169 lbs. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front: 10.0″ vented disc; Rear: 9.0″ drum text as listed
Engines (as listed) GS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 150 hp SEFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; LS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 150 hp SEFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; XR-7: MPI OHC turbocharged 2.3L (140 cid) I-4; 145 hp (automatic) / 155 hp (manual) text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1987

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 104.2 in all models, as listed
Overall length 200.8 in all models, as listed
Overall width 70.1 in all models, as listed
Overall height 53.8 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 22.1 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.6 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight LS: 3,133 lbs.; XR7: 3,379 lbs. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front: 10.0″ vented disc; Rear: 9.0″ drum; (Rear 10.0″ drums with optional towing package and/or XR-7) text as listed
Engines (as listed) LS: 120 hp CFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 150 hp SEFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; XR-7: 150 hp SEFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8 text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1988

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 104.2 in all models, as listed
Overall length 200.8 in all models, as listed
Overall width 70.1 in all models, as listed
Overall height 53.8 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 22.1 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.6 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight LS: 3,237 lbs.; XR-7: 3,485 lbs. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front: 10.0″ vented disc; Rear: 9.0″ drum; (Rear 10.0″ drums with optional towing package and/or XR-7) text as listed
Engines (as listed) LS: 140 hp MPFI 3.8L (232 cid) V6; optional 155 hp SEFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8; XR-7: 155 hp SEFI 5.0L (302 cid) V8 text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1989

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 198.7 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.7 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 19 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.7 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight LS - 3570 lb.; XR7 (w/5 speed) - 3776 lb.; XR7 (w/auto) - 3794 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes LS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes; XR7 - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) LS - 3.8 (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm; XR7 - 3.8 supercharged V6; 210 hp @2400 rpm; 315 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1990

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 198.7 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.7 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 19 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.7 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight LS - 3608 lb.; XR7 (w/5 speed) - 3805 lb.; XR7 (w/auto) - 3834 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes LS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes; XR7 - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) LS - 3.8 (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm; XR7 - 3.8 supercharged V6; 210 hp @2400 rpm; 315 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1991

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.7 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 19 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 14.7 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight LS - 3587 lb.; LS w/V8 (w/5 speed) - 3753 lb lb.; XR7 (w/auto) - 3800 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes LS - Front 10.9" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional - Front 10.9" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes; XR7 - Front 10.9" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) LS - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm; (optional) - 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm; XR7 - 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1992

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.7 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 18 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 15.2 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight LS - 3587 lb.; LS w/V8 (w/5 speed) - 3753 lb.; XR7 (w/auto) - 3800 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes LS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes; XR7 - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) LS - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm; (optional) - 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm; XR7 - 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1993

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.7 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 18 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 15.1 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight w/V6 - 3512 lb.; w/V8 - 3666 lb lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional with ABS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) (standard) - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm; (optional) - 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1994

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.5 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 18 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 15.1 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight w/V6 - 3564 lb.; w/V8 - 3726 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional with ABS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) (standard) - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm; (optional) - 4.6 (281 cid) SOHC V8; 205 hp @ 4500 rpm; 265 lb-ft torque @ 3200 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1995

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.5 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 18 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 15.1 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight w/V6 - 3533 lb.; w/V8 - 3671 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional with ABS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) (standard) - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm; (optional) - 4.6 (281 cid) SOHC V8; 205 hp @ 4500 rpm; 265 lb-ft torque @ 3200 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1996

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.5 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 18 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 15.1 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight w/V6 - 3558 lb.; w/V8 - 3725 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum; Optional with ABS - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes text as listed
Engines (as listed) (standard) - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 145 hp @ 4000 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2750 rpm; (optional) - 4.6L (281 cid) SOHC V8; 205 hp @ 4250 rpm; 280 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1997

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 113 in all models, as listed
Overall length 199.9 in all models, as listed
Overall width 72.7 in all models, as listed
Overall height 52.5 in all models, as listed
Fuel capacity 18 gal all models, as listed
Cargo capacity 15.1 cubic feet text as listed
Curb weight w/V6 - 3528 lb.; w/V8 - 3666 lb. text by model, as listed
Brakes Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc text as listed
Engines (as listed) (standard) - 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 145 hp @ 4000 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2750 rpm; (optional) - 4.6L (281 cid) SOHC V8; 205 hp @ 4250 rpm; 280 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm text by model; SAE net ratings of the period

1999

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 2,830 lb as listed by conceptcarz (configuration not stated)
Engine rating, 2.0 Zetec 16-valve DOHC I-4 (variable valve timing) 125 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 130 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm (SAE net); compression 9.6:1 text I-4 models
Engine rating, 2.5 Duratec 24-valve DOHC V6 170 hp @ 6,250 rpm; 165 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm (SAE net); compression 9.7:1 text V6 models
Transaxles as printed 5-speed manual overdrive standard with both engines; 4-speed electronic automatic overdrive listed as optional under V-6 only text as printed
Wheelbase 106.4 in all
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 58.7 in all
Fuel tank 15.5 gal all
Cargo capacity, rear seat up / down 14.5 / 24 cu ft all
Brakes ventilated front discs, rear drums; ABS optional text as printed
Suspension front MacPherson compact strut with lower A-arm and anti-roll bar; rear Quadralink with passive rear-wheel steering and anti-roll bar text all

Each year's heading links to that model year's full fact sheet. Specification labels are carried as recorded and not normalized across years, so the same measure may be worded differently from one year to the next.