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| 1971 Mercury Comet Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,276.00 | |
| No. Produced | 28,116 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 54B | |
| Weight | 2,366lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 109.9 inches | |
| Length | 188.6 inches | |
| Width | 70.7 inches | |
| Height | 53.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56.5 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 169.57 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 15/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 100@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | 148@2200 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Constant mesh | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.79 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Magic Circle recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear wheels | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 1a31L500001 | ||
| 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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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