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1975 Mercury Comet 2-Door Sedan

Mercury's compact Comet shared its underpinnings with the Ford Maverick, delivering economy-car value for 1975; this body code accounted for 22,768 cars from a base $3,113.
5K31F500209
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1975
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 31 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 500209 Production #500209

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1975
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2230.00
No. Produced 13685

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2806 lbs
Height 55.8 in.
Length 198.4 in.
Width 73.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1965
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 185@2400 ft/lbs
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Type Single downdraft
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Fuel Type Regular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Radiator Cellular tubular
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on vertical face of left front fender apron near the top.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Origin United States
Make Ford
Series Fairlane 6
Model Number 62A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission 2 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.80 :1
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Main Bearings 7
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Cylinders 6
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :1
B &s 3.68 & 3.13

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.