1964 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - 404
The Comet 404 offered a mid-trim compact sedan option with upgraded interior appointments and chrome trim over the base 202 series.
4H12T574588
6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D.
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - 404
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 12 | Comet |
| Engine Code | T | 6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D. |
| Serial Number | 574588 | Production #574588 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style4-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 PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
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
$2586.00
No. Produced
2980
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2728
lbs
Height
54.5
in.
Length
181.6
in.
Width
71.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Block Material
Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Cylinders
6
Type
Single downdraft
Displacement
144.32
cu. in.
Torque
134@2000
ft/lbs
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Helical
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System
Water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
8.75 Quarts
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
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
Tire Size
6.50 x 13
Spare Location
Trunk
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Series
Falcon Futura 6
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
76B
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
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Differential Ratio
3.10
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Rear Tread
56
in.
Front Tread
55
in.
Wheelbase
109.5
in.
Brake Horsepower
85@4200
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Main Bearings
4
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
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.