1964 Mercury Comet Cyclones lived up to their name, carrying a standard 225-bhp 289 V-8.
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1964-1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone Specifications
The 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclones differentiated themselves from regular Comets by having "chrome" wheels which were actually chrome wheel covers. The 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone restyle brought vertical headlights and horizontal taillights, and Cyclones gained twin hood scoops to differentiate them from regular Comets.
Specifications
Engine: ohv V-8, 289 cid (4.00 x 2.87), 210 bhp (1964), 225 bhp (1965)
Transmissions: 3-speed manual; 4-speed manual and 3-speed Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic optional
Suspension front: upper arms, strut-stabilized lower arms, coil springs
Suspension rear: live axle, leaf springs
Brakes: front/rear drums
Wheelbase (in.): 114.0
Weight (lbs.): 2,860-2,994
Top speed (mph): 103-109
0-60 mph (sec): 8.8-11.8
