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− | '''Comet. 1960–1 (prod. 313,594). 2- and 4-door sedan, 3-door wagon. F/R, 144, 170 in³ (6 cyl. OHV).''' Developed as a compact [[Edsel]] on [[Ford Falcon (1960–3)]] underpinnings, but lost its marque when Ford killed Edsel before March 1960 launch. Fancier than Falcon, on a longer wheelbase for sedans (but same as Falcon for wagons). Unitary construction. Oil consumption on the high side, but despite this, incredibly popular for [[Lincoln]]–[[Mercury]] dealers. Larger six added for 1961 as well as sporting S-22 model. | + | '''Comet. 1960–1 (prod. 313,594). 2- and 4-door sedan, 3-door wagon. F/R, 144, 170 in³ (I6 OHV).''' Developed as a compact [[Edsel]] on [[Ford Falcon (1960–3)]] underpinnings, but lost its marque when Ford killed Edsel before March 1960 launch. Fancier than Falcon, on a longer wheelbase for sedans (but same as Falcon for wagons). Unitary construction. Oil consumption on the high side, but despite this, incredibly popular for [[Lincoln]]–[[Mercury]] dealers. Larger six added for 1961 as well as sporting S-22 model. |
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Latest revision as of 17:58, 23 November 2013
Comet. 1960–1 (prod. 313,594). 2- and 4-door sedan, 3-door wagon. F/R, 144, 170 in³ (I6 OHV). Developed as a compact Edsel on Ford Falcon (1960–3) underpinnings, but lost its marque when Ford killed Edsel before March 1960 launch. Fancier than Falcon, on a longer wheelbase for sedans (but same as Falcon for wagons). Unitary construction. Oil consumption on the high side, but despite this, incredibly popular for Lincoln–Mercury dealers. Larger six added for 1961 as well as sporting S-22 model.
Manufacturing locations: Lorain, Ohio, USA; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; San Jose, California, USA
Marque: Comet | Successor: Mercury Comet (1962–3)