1972 - Mercury - Comet

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General Information
Make Mercury
Model Comet
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2791 mm     (109,9 in)
Front Track 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Rear Track 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Length 4790 mm     (188,6 in)
Width 1793 mm     (70,6 in)
Height 1349 mm     (53,1 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1340 kg     (2951,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 57 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4942 cc     (301,58 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,33
Unitary Capacity 617,75 cc/cylinder    (37,7 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Mo carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 143 HP     (106,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 328 N.m     (242,1 lb.ft ,  33,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 242,4 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 106,7 HP/ton    (79,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,9 HP/litre    (21,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5,4
Turning Circle Diameter 12,1 m    (39,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)