These are standard specifications for the 1971 Mercury Comet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,215-$2,275 |
| Weight : | 2335 lbs | 1059.138 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1971 : | 365,310 |
| Total 1971 Comet production : | 83,000 |
| 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 54,884 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 4 P : | 28,116 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | TIRES:BEAD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V129000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-47.POSSIBILITY THAT FIRESTONE TIRES SIZEB78-14 WEREBUILT WITH INCORRECT TIRE CORD.CONDITION MAY CAU SE TIRES EARLY IN THEIRSERVICE LIFE TO HAVE SUDDEN AIR LEAKSIN SIDEWALL WITH RAPID LOSS OF PRESSURE.(CORRECT BY REPLACIN G WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Mercury Comet? A: The 1971 Mercury Comet has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Mercury Comet? A: The 1971 Mercury Comet has a length of 224.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1971 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,215 to $2,275 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Mercury Comet? A: The 1971 Mercury Comet was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1971? A: Mercury produced 365,310 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 83,000 examples of the Comet in 1971.Q: What engine did the 1971 Mercury Comet have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Mercury Comet was a Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1971 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
