1953 Ford Comète

Ford Comète is a car that has a 2 door coupé type body styled by Facel Metallon with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2.4 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 79 bhp (80 PS/59 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 142 N·m (105 lb·ft/14.5 kgm) at 2750 rpm. Power is delivered to the wheels via a 3 speed manual gearbox. Its quoted weight at the kerb is 1290 kg. The Ford Comète is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 135 km/h which is 84 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4620 mm
Weight
1290 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.4 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
80 PS / 79 bhp / 59 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
142 Nm / 105 ft.lb / 14.5 kgm @ 2750 rpm
Top speed
135 km/h / 84 mph

1953 Ford Comète specifications

1953 Ford Comète data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Facel Metallon
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2690 mm	105.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1350 mm	53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1380 mm	54.3 inches
Length	4620 mm	181.9 inches
Width	1740 mm	68.5 inches
Height	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	1290 kg	2844 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60 litres	13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	2.4 litre 2355 cc (143.711 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	67.9 × 81.3 mm 2.67 × 3.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.84
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque	142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm) at 2750 rpm
Specific output	25 kW/litre 34 ps/litre 33.5 bhp/litre 0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	60.3 Nm/litre 0.73 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.4:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith-Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	757.7 kPa (109.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	294.38 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	135 km/h (84 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 62.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.67 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.9 kg/kW 36.58 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.40-15
Tyres rear	6.40-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	308033
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	22.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 Ford Comète added 2013-02-05. Last modified 2020-02-02.