1972 Mercury Comet specifications

1972 Mercury Comet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2791 mm 109.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Length 4790 mm 188.6 inches
Width 1793 mm 70.6 inches
Height 1349 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1252 kg 2760 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 57 litres 12.5 [15.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2781 cc
(169.707 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 74.68 mm
3.5 × 2.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
83 PS (82 bhp) (61 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
175 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
22 kW/litre
29.9 ps/litre
29.5 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
62.93 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 790.8 kPa (114.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 463.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
66.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.48 kg/kW
34.2 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 5.400
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.79
general
Carfolio.com ID63360
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercury Comet added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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