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1964 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - 202

The Comet 202 served as Mercury's entry-level compact, competing directly with Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant in the economy car market.
4T02T542149
6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D.
Engine
4-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 02 Comet
Engine Code T 6 Cyl. 200 C.I.D.
Serial Number 542149 Production #542149

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - 202
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 $2047.00
No. Produced 54254

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2393 lbs
Length 181.6 in.
Height 54.5 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Block Material Cast Iron
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Main Bearings 4
Displacement 144.32 cu. in.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
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 6.00 x 13
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Series Falcon
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 9 in.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Fuel 14 gal.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower 85@4200 hp
Type Single downdraft
Torque 134@2000 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Cylinders 6
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.10 :1
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.