Home› Archive› 1964› Mercury› Comet

1964 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - Caliente

The Comet Caliente represented Mercury's upscale compact sedan with sportier styling and performance options including the optional 289 V8.
4R22F555626
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Caliente
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 22 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Serial Number 555626 Production #555626

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Caliente
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 PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
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 $2349.00
No. Produced 17779

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2655 lbs
Length 190 in.
Width 71.6 in.
Height 54.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1964
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 164@4400 hp
Type Single downdraft
Type Fully synchronized
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Torque 258@2200 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (22)
Cooling System Water pump
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 13.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
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 6.50 x 13
Origin United States
Make Ford
Series Falcon Station Wagon
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71A
Brake Size 10 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Oil 3.5 qt.
Fuel 14 gal.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 4
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.79 :1
2nd 1.7 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.87 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

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.