These are standard specifications for the 1961 Mercury Comet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Merc-O-Matic
Chassis # 1H17S902532
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1969 |
Price : | $2,000-$2,350 |
Weight : | 2410 lbs | 1093.158 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 6 | |
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Displacement : | 2365 cc | 144.3 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
Compression : | 8.7:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 1908 1-barrel carburetor |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Merc-O-Matic
Production Figures
Total Mercury Production for 1961 : | 317,351 |
Total 1961 Comet production : | 197,263 |
1961 Mercury Comet | |
2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 71,563 |
S-22 Series Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 14,004 |
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 85,332 |
Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,199 |
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 22,165 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 194.6 in | 4943 mm. |
Width : | 70.6 in | 1793 mm. |
Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Front Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Station Wagon
Price : | $2,305 |
Weight : | 2550 lbs | 1156.661 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 191.6 in | 4867 mm. |
Width : | 70.6 in | 1793 mm. |
Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 109.5 in | 2781 mm. |
Front Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Tires : | 6.50 x 13 |
2-Door Sedan
Price : | $2,000 |
Weight : | 2375 lbs | 1077.282 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 194.6 in | 4943 mm. |
Width : | 70.6 in | 1793 mm. |
Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Front Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Tires : | 6.00 x 13 |
Station Wagon
Price : | $2,350 |
Weight : | 2580 lbs | 1170.268 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 194.6 in | 4943 mm. |
Width : | 70.6 in | 1793 mm. |
Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Front Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
S-22 Series Sedan
Chassis # 1H17S902532
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Price : | $2,280 |
Weight : | 2430 lbs | 1102.229 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 194.6 in | 4943 mm. |
Width : | 70.6 in | 1793 mm. |
Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Front Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Handling
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball |
Brakes | |
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Front Brakes : | Drums |
Rear Brakes : | Drums |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.00 x 13 |
1961 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Mercury Comet? A: The 1961 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 109.50 and 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Mercury Comet? A: The 1961 Mercury Comet has lengths of 191.60 and 194.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Mercury Comet? A: The 1961 Mercury Comet has a width of 70.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1961 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,000 to $2,350 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Mercury Comet? A: The 1961 Mercury Comet was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, S-22 Series Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1961 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1961 Mercury Comet had 6.00 x 13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1961? A: Mercury produced 317,351 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many 1961 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 197,263 examples of the Comet in 1961.Q: What engine did the 1961 Mercury Comet have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Mercury Comet was a V 6 (2365 cc | 144.3 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1961 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Merc-O-Matic.