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1961 MERCURY COMET SEDAN

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Sedan* Hardtop

    1961 Mercury Comet

  • VIN 1R12U819481
  • The VIN decodes to a 1961 Mercury Comet.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1961
    Make
    Mercury
  • Series
    Comet
    Trim Level
    Sedan
  • Production
    85332
    Base Price
    $1880.00 USD
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    2432 lbs
    Body Maker
    Mercury
  • Model Number
    54A
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Brake Size
    9 in.
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Capacities
  • Rear Differential
    2.5 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    14 gal.
  • Oil
    3.5 qt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Holley
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    8.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.50 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Rear Tread
    54.5 in.
    Front Tread
    55 in.
  • Height
    56.3 in.
    Length
    194.8 in.
  • Wheelbase
    114 in.
    Width
    70.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Rated Horsepower
    29.4 hp
    Main Bearings
    4
  • Compression Ratio
    8.7 :1
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Brake Horsepower
    85@4200 hp
    Engine Type
    Single downdraft
  • Block Material
    Cast Iron
    Engine No. Location
    On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
  • Cylinders
    6
    Torque
    134@200 ft/lbs
  • Displacement
    144.32 cu. in.
    Engine Numbers
    Last letter in serial no.
  • Engine Type
    Inline Valve-in-head
    Bore and Stroke
    3 1/2 & 2 1/2 in.
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Exhaust System
    Single
    Radiator
    Fin and tube
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Cooling System
    8.7 Quarts
  • Battery
    12
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
    Fordomatic automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball and nut
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
    Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • 1st
    3.29 :1
    2nd
    1.75 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    4.46 :1
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    6 x 13

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