Again in 1966 there were four body styles offered under the Comet marquee: 202, Capri, Caliente and Cyclone. However this year the Comet grew in stature from a compact to mid-sized car. The 289 or 390 cu. in. V8 engine was available with all models. Similar to its Ford counterpart, the Fairlane, the Comet was a contender in competing with GM & Chrysler models.
1966 Mercury Comet Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Comet 202 Series
202
01
2-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,206
2,779 lbs
35,964
202
02
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,263
2,823 lbs
20,440
Comet Station Wagon Series
N/A
06
4-dr Voyager Station Wagon - 6P
$2,553
3,201 lbs
7,595
N/A
16
4-dr Villager Station Wagon - 6P
$2,780
3,244 lbs
3,880
Comet Capri Series
N/A
12
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,378
2,844 lbs
15,635
N/A
13
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,400
2,876 lbs
15,031
Caliente Series
N/A
22
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,453
2,846 lbs
17,933
N/A
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,475
2,882 lbs
25,862
N/A
25
2-dr Convertible - 6P
$2,735
3,143 lbs
3,922
Caliente Series
N/A
26
2-dr GT Convertible - 5P
$2,700
3,074 lbs
6,889
N/A
27
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P
$2,961
3,321 lbs
1,305
N/A
28
2-dr GT Coupe - 5P
$3,152
3,595 lbs
2,158
N/A
29
2-dr Convertible - 5P
$2,891
3,315 lbs
13,812
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Comet
116 in
203 in
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-
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6.95 x 14
Comet Station Wagon
113 in
199.9 in
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-
-
7.75 x 14
Vin Number Decoding - 1966 Mercury
Location: left inner fender of Comets and Meteors and on the right cowl tab on other models.
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