These are standard specifications for the 1962 Mercury Comet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Merc-O-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1969 |
| Price : | $2,080-$2,705 |
| Weight : | 2455 lbs | 1113.569 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1909 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1909 1-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic Merc-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1962 : | 341,366 |
| Total 1962 Comet production : | 165,225 |
| 1962 Mercury Comet | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 70,227 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 73,800 |
| Special Village Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,318 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,121 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,759 |
Handling
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Mercury Comet? A: The 1962 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 97.24-, 109.50-, 114.00-inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Mercury Comet? A: The 1962 Mercury Comet has lengths of 191.80 and 194.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Mercury Comet? A: The 1962 Mercury Comet has a width of 70.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1962 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,080 to $2,705 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Mercury Comet? A: The 1962 Mercury Comet was offered as a Custom Sedan, Custom Station Wagon, Sedan, Special S-22 Sedan, Special Village Station Wagon, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1962? A: Mercury produced 341,366 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 165,225 examples of the Comet in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1962 Mercury Comet had the following engine options: V 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1962 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Merc-O-Matic.