Comet Performance (early year's) - Ford Forums

big1 · 07-18-2003, 06:36

The first incarnation for the Mercury Comet was 1960-1965. At this time it was a line of compact's. Later it became the intermediate Montego.
COMET PERFORMANCE
Engine curb weight 0-60 1/4 mile Price
1963 2d 260/164hp 2985 14.5 19.3 $2400
1964 Cyclone 289/210 3160 9.7 16.2 $2655
1964 AFX 427/425hp 3085 4.2 12.0 $ n/a
1965 Cyclone 289/225 3060 8.8 17.1 $ 2683

(Advertised horsepower)
I hope this is of some help

smciner1 · 09-14-2003, 06:38

Thanks for the info.

I don't know much about the Mercury Comet. I think it started out as a Mercury version of the Falcon. Correct me if I am wrong.

LunaticSVT · 09-21-2003, 00:23

From my understanding you are correct Shane. of course I am known to have a few screws loose, so I could be totally off here.