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| 1971 Mercury Comet Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| 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 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Constant mesh | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.41 | |
| 2nd | 1.86 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.51 |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | 6.45 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 15.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| 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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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1971 Ford Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1971 Lincoln Mercury Advance Technical Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1971 Mercury Product Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 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 |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1971 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Bright Blue Metallic | |
| Black | ||
| Dark Green Metallic | ||
| White | ||
| Pastel Blue | ||
| Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Gray Gold Metallic | ||
| Light Gold | ||
| Competition Yellow | ||
| Medium Yellow Gold | ||
| Competition Blue | ||
| Competition Green | ||
| Bright Red | ||
| Bright Lime Green | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Dark Green Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Competition Yellow | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Yellow Gold | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Bright LIme Green | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Competition Blue | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-White | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Pastel Blue | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Gray Gold Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Competition Green | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower Bright Red | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Bright Blue Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Light Gold | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Black | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Dark Green Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Competition Yellow | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Medium Yellow Gold | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Bright Lime Green | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Competition Blue | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Gray Gold Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Competition Green | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Bright Red | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Bright Blue Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power Steering | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers Deluxe | Opt | |
| Air Conditioner | Opt | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Opt | |
| Floor Mounted Selector (transmission) | Opt | |
| Vinyl Roof | Opt | |
| 3-Speed Automatic Transmission | Opt | |
| 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine | Opt | |
| Select-Shift automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 302 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |