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| 1960 Mercury Comet Series |
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| Station Wagon |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,310.00
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| No. Produced |
5,115
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Mercury
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
59A
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| Weight |
2,548lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
114 inches
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| Length |
191.8 inches
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| Width |
70.4 inches
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| Height |
55.1 inches
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| Front Tread |
55 inches
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| Rear Tread |
54.5 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 144.32 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 90@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | 138@2000 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Single downdraft
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| Make |
Holley
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
8.5 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.56 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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| Rear |
Hotchkiss
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| Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 0H21S800001 | |
| 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 | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
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