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1964 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan - 202

The two-door Comet 202 sedan provided basic transportation in Mercury's compact lineup with minimal equipment and trim.
4T01F543007
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan - 202
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ
Model Code 01 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Serial Number 543007 Production #543007

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style2-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 PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

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

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $1985.00
No. Produced 64852

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2358 lbs
Height 54.5 in.
Length 181.6 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Origin United States
Block Material Cast Iron
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Main Bearings 4
Torque 134@2000 ft/lbs
Displacement 144.32 cu. in.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Helical
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
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
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.00 x 13
Model Year 1964
Series Falcon
Make Ford
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 62A
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower 85@4200 hp
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders 6
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Differential Ratio 3.10 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
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
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2

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.