1973 Mercury Comet Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | 4WD |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,390-$2,430 |
| Weight : | 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 94 HP (69.184 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 | |
3 Manual , Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1973 : | 486,470 |
| Total 1973 Comet production : | 84,691 |
| 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 55,707 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 28,984 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.3 in | 4884 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.9 in | 2791 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $2,430 |
| Weight : | 2820 lbs | 1279.13 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.4 in | 4709 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 103.0 in | 2616 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.45x14 |
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 June 2024
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Mercury Comet? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 103.00 and 109.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Mercury Comet? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet has lengths of 185.40 and 192.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1973 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,390 to $2,430 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Mercury Comet? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1973 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet had 6.45x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1973? A: Mercury produced 486,470 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 84,691 examples of the Comet in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Mercury Comet have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Mercury Comet was a V 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 94 HP (69.184 KW) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic SelectShift.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Mercury Comet? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 103.00 and 109.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Mercury Comet? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet has lengths of 185.40 and 192.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1973 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,390 to $2,430 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Mercury Comet? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1973 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet had 6.45x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1973? A: Mercury produced 486,470 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 84,691 examples of the Comet in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Mercury Comet have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Mercury Comet was a V 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 94 HP (69.184 KW) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1973 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic SelectShift.- 1973 Mercury Comet Menu
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