These are standard specifications for the 1974 Mercury Comet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Selecthift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,490-$3,240 |
| Weight : | 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic Selecthift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1974 : | 403,977 |
| 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Coupe 4 dr. 5 P : | 64,751 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 60,944 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V181000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-OB.POSSIBILITY THAT THE 2V CARBURETOR USED ON 302, 351 AND400CID ENGINES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN THETRANSMISSION LINKAGE LEVER AND ADJUSTING SCREW ASSEMBLY AND THE THROTTLE LEVERTAB.IF CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY CAUSE CONTACT BETWEEN THE SCREW THREADS ANDTHE EDGE OF THE THROTTLE LEVER TAB AND CAUSE THROTTLE TO STICK IN AN OPENPOSITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REALIGNING LINKAGE WHERE NECESSARY). |
Data updated January 2023
1974 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1974 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Mercury Comet? A: The 1974 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 103.00 and 109.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Mercury Comet? A: The 1974 Mercury Comet has lengths of 187.74 and 196.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1974 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,490 to $3,240 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Mercury Comet? A: The 1974 Mercury Comet was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1974? A: Mercury produced 403,977 automobiles in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1974 Mercury Comet had the following engine options: V 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1974 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Selecthift.