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| 1964 Mercury Comet 404 8 Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,366.00 | |
| No. Produced | 25,136 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 54B | |
| Weight | 3,632lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | 195.1 inches | |
| Width | 71.4 inches | |
| Height | 55.3 inches | |
| Front Tread | 55 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Cyclone V8 | |
| Displacement | 260 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.8 & 2.87 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 164@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.2 | |
| Torque | 258@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Special alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Last letter in serial no. | |
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.79 | |
| 2nd | 1.7 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.87 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.25 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.50 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 14.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 4a12F500001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On inside of left fender. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model has bench seats. Model 62C has bucket seats. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl.models. | |||
| References | |
| Mercury Product Information 1964 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1964 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Onyx | |
| Polar White | ||
| Carnival Red | ||
| Anniversary Silver Metallic | ||
| Pacific Blue Metallic | ||
| Glacier Blue | ||
| Silver Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Peacock | ||
| Platinum Beige Metallic | ||
| Fawn | ||
| Burgandy Metallic | ||
| Yellow Mist | ||
| Palomino | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |