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1963 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan

The base Comet 2-door sedan entered its third year as Mercury's compact entry, competing against Ford's Falcon and Chevrolet's Chevy II.
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3H02U502677
6 Cyl. 170 C.I.D. 1-V Carb (Low Comp.)
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1963 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 02 Comet
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I.D. 1-V Carb (Low Comp.)
Serial Number 502677 Production #502677

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I.D. 1-V Carb (Low Comp.)
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1-V Carb
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.5
Height54.5
Legroom front41.5
Legroom rear34.7
Length194.8
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 8.5 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2047.00
No. Produced 62365

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2337 lbs
Length 181.1 in.
Width 70.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Origin United States
Main Bearings 4
Torque 134@2000 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Cylinders 6
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Displacement 144.32 cu. in.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (12)
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery 12 V
Fuel Type 84 octane
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Radiator Fin and tube
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6 x 13
Model Year 1963
Series Falcon Standard 6
Make Ford
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Transmission 2.25 pt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Block Material Cast Iron
Brake Horsepower 85@4200 hp
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Type Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Rear Tread 54.5 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.10 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.48 :1

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.