1964 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan - 404
The two-door Comet 404 sedan bridged the gap between economy and sport with better appointments than the base model.
4T11T513433
6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D.
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan - 404
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ |
| Model Code | 11 | Comet |
| Engine Code | T | 6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D. |
| Serial Number | 513433 | Production #513433 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan - 404
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D.
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Horsepower116 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 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
$2314.00
No. Produced
8607
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2533
lbs
Length
181.6
in.
Height
54.5
in.
Width
71.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Block Material
Cast Iron
Type
Helical
Main Bearings
4
Cylinders
6
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Displacement
144.32
cu. in.
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Torque
134@2000
ft/lbs
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
8.75 Quarts
Cooling System
Water pump
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power steering
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
6.50 x 13
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Series
Falcon Futura 6
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
63C
Brake Size
9
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Oil
3.5
qt.
Fuel
14
gal.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Type
Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Brake Horsepower
85@4200
hp
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
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.