1964 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - 202
The Comet 202 served as Mercury's entry-level compact, competing directly with Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant in the economy car market.
Confidence
95%
4H02F584934
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - 202
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 02 | Comet |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. |
| Serial Number | 584934 | Production #584934 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - 202
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1965
Headroom front38.8
Headroom rear36.7
Height55.3
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear35.5
Length195.1
Wheelbase114.0
Width71.6
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
54254
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2393
lbs
Length
181.6
in.
Height
54.5
in.
Width
71.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Block Material
Cast Iron
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Type
Helical
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Main Bearings
4
Displacement
144.32
cu. in.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System
8.75 Quarts
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
Water pump
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.00 x 13
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Series
Falcon
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
54A
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
9
in.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Fuel
14
gal.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Differential Ratio
3.10
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Wheelbase
109.5
in.
Front Tread
55
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders
6
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Torque
134@2000
ft/lbs
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower
85@4200
hp
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
: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.