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1960 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan

The compact Comet debuted in early 1960 as Mercury's answer to the Falcon, competing in the rapidly growing economy car market.
0H01F601219
8 Cyl. 312 C.I.
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 01 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 312 C.I.
Serial Number 601219 Production #601219

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement312 CID
Horsepower205 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front33.9
Headroom rear32.8
Height54.5
Legroom front43.3
Legroom rear39.4
Length194.9
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)