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1969 Mercury Cougar Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1969 Mercury Cougar  Facts

For the 1969 model year, the Cougar underwent a mid-cycle revision. The straight-lined body sides transitioned – now toward the popular “Coke bottle” styling. This was distinguished by a sweeping body crease sloping down from the hood line to the rear wheels. The roof line saw little change to its design, however. The vent windows were deleted. The front fascia retained its full-width grille, but the “vertical slats grille were replaced by a horizontal ones. The concave taillamp lenses replaced the previous convex units. The hidden headlamps were retained; but the mechanism shifted from dual vacuum actuators to a single, centrally-located piece. The back-up lights wrapped around the rear fenders.

A convertible body style was added to the model line, available in both standard and XR-7 trim, and a power-operated top was standard. The “Cougar Eliminator” replaced the GT-E model.  Rocker panel strips, wheel well opening moldings and two parallel full-length upper body pinstripes were standard. The Cobra jet engine was widely available across the entire line.

Special Packages

• The 302 CID V-8 was standard in the “Eliminator” performance package. It featured blacked-out grille, ram-air hood scoop, special side body stripe, and front and rear spoilers.
• The 290 HP 351 CID V-8 was standard in the “351” performance package. This option included competition handling package, dual stripes, and a “power dome” hood.
• The ram-air induction option came with the 428 CID V-8, a hood scoop and F70 x 14 tires. High-performance rear axles and heavy-duty Traction-Lok differential were optional.
• The Decor Group included Deluxe wheel covers; curb molding; rim­ blow steering wheel; custom grade seat; door and quarter trim; door mounted courtesy lights; rear seat armrests and windshield pillar and roof rail pads.
• GT appearance group for Cougar, included comfort weave vinyl bucket seats; rim-blow steering wheel; remote-control left-hand racing mirror; turbine design wheel covers; GT decal; GT dash nameplate and F70 x 14 fiber­ glass belted tire.

Of note: 92.4 percent of 1969 Cougars had power steering, 89.4 percent had automatic transmission, 57 percent had tinted glass, and 58.9 percent had power brakes. Two Cougars were produced with the Boss 429 CID engine.

1969 Mercury Cougar Facts – Power Trains

• Transmission Ratios
  
• • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
    • 351 and 390 V-8: First: 2.42:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.33:1.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
    • Boss 302 V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1 (standard on this engine).
    • 351 and 390 CID V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1 (Optional on 351 and 390 CID V-8s).
    • 302, 351, 390 and 428 V-8  V-8: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1 (optional, standard on 428 CID).
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • 351 CID: Low: 2.40:1, Second: 1.47:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.00:1. Max Stall: 2.05:1.
    • 390 and 428 CID: Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.175:1. Max Stall: 2.05:1.
• Rear Axle Ratios
• • 250 HP V-8:
    • Three Speed: 2.75:1; optional 3.00:1 & 3.25:1;
    • Four-speed: 3.00:1, optional 3.25:1.
    • Automatic: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1.
    • Equa-lock axle available on 3.00:1 and 3.25:1.
  • GT 250 HP V-8:
    • Three Speed: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1.
    • Four-speed: 3.00:1, optional 3.25:1.
    • Automatic: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1.
    • Equa-lock axle available on 3.00:1 and 3.25:1.
  • 290 HP V-8:
    • Three Speed: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1.
    • Four-speed: 3.00:1, optional 3.25:1.
    • Automatic: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1.
    • qua-lock axle available on 3.00:1 and 3.25:1.
  • 290 HP Boss 302 CID V-8:
    • Four Speed Only: 3.50:1, optional 3.91:1; 4.30:1.
    • Traction-Lok axle available on all ratios.
  • 320 HP 390 CID Non GT V-8:
    • Three Speed: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1 optional.
    • Four-speed: 3.00:1; optional 3.25:1 optional.
    • Automatic: 2.75:1; optional 3.00:1; 3.25:1.
    • Equa-lock axle available on 3.00:1 and 3.25:1.
  • 320 HP 390 CID GT V-8:
    • Three Speed: 3.25:1; optional 3.00:1.
    • Four-speed: 3.25:1; optional 3.00:1.
    • Automatic: 3.25:1; optional 3.00:1.
    • Equa-lock axle available on 3.00:1 and 3.25:1.
  • 335 HP 428 CID Cobra Jet V-8:
    • Four-speed: 3.50:1; optional 3.91:1, 4.30:1.
    • Automatic: 3.50:1; optional 3.00:1, 3.91:1, 4.30:1.
    • Traction-Lok axle available on all ratios..

1969 Mercury Cougar Facts – Powertrain Options

Engines

• • 250 horsepower two-barrel 351 CID V-8 standard (except Eliminator).
  • 290 horsepower four-barrel 351 CID V-8 standard Eliminator, optional all others.
  • 290 horsepower four-barrel Boss 302 CID V-8 optional Eliminator only.
  • 320 horsepower four-barrel 390 CID V-8 All.
  • 335 horsepower four-barrel 428 CID Cobra Jet V-8 All.

Transmissions

• • Cruise-O-Matic Select Shift automatic transmission optional.
  • Four-speed manual floor shift transmission, available in wide and close ratios, optional all.
  • Three-speed manual transmission standard on 351 CID V-8s, not available others.
  • Three-speed heavy duty manual transmission optional on 390 CID V-8s ONLY, not available others.

1969 Mercury Cougar Facts – Significant Options

• • Air Conditioning
  • Decor group. Includes Deluxe wheel covers; curb molding; rim­ blow steering wheel; custom grade seat; door and quarter trim; door mounted courtesy lights; rear seat armrests and windshield pillar and roof rail pads ($90.70).
  • Deluxe front shoulder seat belts, all except convertibles ($15.60).
  • Deluxe seat belts in convertibles ($13).
  • Door edge guards ($5.20).
  • Dual exhausts ($31.10).
  • Front and rear rubber floor mats ($13).
  • Front bumper guards ($13).
  • Front head restraints ($17).
  • Front seat, Full-width with center armrest in hardtop only ($24.70).
  • GT Appearance group. Includes comfort weave vinyl bucket seats; rim-blow steering wheel; remote-control left-hand racing mirror; turbine design wheel covers; GT decal; GT dash nameplate and F70 x 14 fiber­ glass belted tires ($168.40).
  • Heavy-duty battery ($7.80).
  • Hood lock pins ($7.80).
  • Interval windshield wipers ($16.90).
  • Left-hand remote control mirror ($10.40).
  • Left-hand remote-control racing mirror ($13).
  • Power steering ($99.80).
  • Power windows ($104.90).
  • Radio, AM ($60.90).
  • Radio, AM and stereophonic tape system ($195.60).
  • Radio, AM/FM stereo with twin speakers ($185.30).
  • Ram-air induction option available with 428 CID V-8, hood scoop and F70 x 14 tires. High-performance rear axles and heavy-duty Traction-Lok differential were optional.
  • Rear seat speaker ($15.60).
  • Rear window defogger for hardtop ($22.10).
  • Speed control ($71.30).
  • Sports console ($57.10).
  • Sunroof with vinyl roof ($459.80).
  • Tilt away steering wheel ($68.70).
  • Tinted glass ($29.80).
  • Two-tone paint ($31.10).
  • Vinyl roof ($89.40).
  • Visual Check Panel. Includes door-ajar, low-fuel warning lights ($25.90).
  • Wheel covers, Deluxe ($20.80).
  • Wheel covers, Deluxe with spinners over hubs ($41.50), other ($20.80).
  • Wheels, Styled steel over hubs ($95.90).
  • Wheel covers, Wire over hubs ($72.60).