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1961 Mercury Comet Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,880.00
No. Produced 85,332
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 54A
Weight 2,432lbs
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length 194.8 inches
Width 70.4 inches
Height 56.3 inches
Front Tread 55 inches
Rear Tread 54.5 inches
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 85@4200
Rated Horsepower 29.4
Torque 134@200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Holley
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.29 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 4.46
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.50 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball and nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 14 Gallons
Oil 3.5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 8.7 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1a12S800001
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
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Additional Information

1961 All the FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1961 FordsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ford Falcon '61 World's Most Successful CarDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Comet (1961)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Corinthian White
Raven Black
Starlight Blue
Mint Green
Laurel Green
Garden Turquoise
Aquamarine
Montecarlo Red
Algiers Bronze
Chesapeake Blue
Cambridge Blue
Desert Gold
Silver Gray
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmissionOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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