(1952 model)
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1952 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Comete | Issued until | |
| Serie | Comete | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Facel | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.84 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2158 cm3 / 131.7 cu in / 131.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | side valve (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 269.75 cm3/cylinder / 16.461 cu in/cylinder / 16.461 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Comete
