These are standard specifications for the 1977 Mercury Comet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1977 |
| Price : | $3,390-$3,620 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 98 HP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.66666666666667 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1 barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | Cast- | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 96 HP (70.656 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 237 Ft-Lbs (321 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel Motorcraft 2150 carburetor | |
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Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1977 : | 521,909 |
| Total 1977 Comet production : | 21,545 |
| 1977 Mercury Comet | |
| FastBack Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 9,109 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 12,436 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V045000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN PAWL SPRING RETAINERS THAT WERE NOT PRODUCED TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SPRING COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE LATCH PAWL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE LATCH CAM. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW PAWL SPRING AND CORRECT THE FLANGE ALIGNMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY, LATCHES AND HOOKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD DISENGAGEMENT OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,THE DOOR COULD OPEN AND A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BESERIOUSLY INJURED. |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V218000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CONTINUED OPERATION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIBLE POPPING ORGRINDING NOISE AND MOMENTARY STEERING HANG-UP. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS AREEXPERIENCED, THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED. |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Mercury Comet? A: The 1977 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 103.00 and 109.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Mercury Comet? A: The 1977 Mercury Comet has lengths of 189.40 and 196.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Mercury Comet? A: The 1977 Mercury Comet has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1977 Mercury Comet cost approximately $3,390 to $3,620 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Mercury Comet? A: The 1977 Mercury Comet was offered as a FastBack Sedan, Sedan, V-8 FastBack Sedan, V-8 Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1977? A: Mercury produced 521,909 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 21,545 examples of the Comet in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1977 Mercury Comet had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 98 HP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 1800 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 96 HP (70.656 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 237 Ft-Lbs (321 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1977 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1977 Mercury Comet had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.