1972 Mercury Comet GT specifications

1972 Mercury Comet GT data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2616 mm 103 inches
Track/tread (front) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Length 4615 mm 181.7 inches
Width 1793 mm 70.6 inches
Height 1343 mm 52.9 inches
Ground clearance 132 mm 5.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1297 kg 2859 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 Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.9 litre
4942 cc
(301.579 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 145 PS (143 bhp) (107 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 328 Nm (242 ft·lb) (33.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 21.6 kW/litre
29.3 ps/litre
28.9 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 66.37 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Mo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 834 kPa (121 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 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
111.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
110.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.16 kg/kW
20.32 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 3.00
general
Carfolio.com ID63426
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercury Comet GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4615mm, wb: 2616mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4740mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1406 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4740mm, wb: 2743mm
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6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1406 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4740mm, wb: 2743mm
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6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4740mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupé Automatic FB1/2 BP23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupé Convertible FB1/2 BP27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4785mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Plymouth Duster Automatic VL29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4785mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4109 cm3/250.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4109 cm3/250.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
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6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm