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Mercury Comet Convertible 6.4

General information

ModelMercury Comet Convertible 6.4
Year1966
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6393 ccm (390.10 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement6393 ccm (390.10 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power271.7 PS (200 kW or 268 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque546.00 Nm (55.7 kgf-m or 402.7 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke103.0 x 0.0 mm (4.1 x inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1532 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Passenger space5520 litres (1,458 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1775 kg (3,913.2 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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