1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car Resources

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1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car Facts – Body Paint Color Mix Codes

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1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car

Beginning with the 1967 model year, the Comet name was used only on the base Comet 202 model, available only in two-or four-door sedan body styles. Other models were now referred to by what had previously been their sub-series names – Comet 202, Capri, Caliente, Cyclone, and Cyclone GT models, and the Voyager and simulated wood-paneled Villager station wagon models.

For the most part, except for trim changes, the cars were identical to the 1966 models. However the engine choices were changed. The I-6 remained at 200 CID and and was unchanged. The base 289 CID V-8 also was as in 1966, but the 390 base V-8 was rerated to 270 HP. The Cyclone 390 CID V-8 was also rerated at 320 HP. It is said that the original rating of 335 HP had been optimistic, based upon street performance. The 265 HP 390 CID V-8 was retired.

A total of 3,419 Cyclone hardtops and 378 Convertibles were sold with the GT performance package.

W and R-Code Comets
In 1967, the Comet was offered in very limited numbers with the famed 427 cubic inch FE “side-oiler” V-8 engine, either as a single 4-barrel W-code with 410 HP or a dual-4-barrel “R” code with 425 HP. They were similar to those offered in the Ford Fairlane. Only 60 cars were produced, with 51 with the “R” code and nine with the W-code 427. Six of those were Capri models and four were Caliente models, with no convertibles. Only one W-code equipped car was a Capri, which makes it the rarest Mercury ever. All 427-powered Comets were equipped with a 4-speed Top loader transmission, a 9-inch rear end with 3.89:1 gears, and a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential. Mercury also lightened these cars by removing the sound deadening (saving about 150 pounds) in an effort to increase performance. Some cars also had the battery relocated to the trunk to move more weight over the rear wheels and increase traction, which also improved performance for drag racing.

Historical
Three of the most popular Comet options were automatic transmission (82.4 percent), V-8 engine (67.4 percent) and power steering (49.6 percent).

1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car Facts – Powertrains

• Transmission Ratios
  
  • • Three-Speed Manual Transmission (Floor Shift on GT Models Only):
      • I-6: First: 2.76:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.74:1.
      • I-6 HD: First: 2.99:1, Second: 1.75:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.17:1 (synchromesh all gears).
      • 289 V-8: First: 2.99:1, Second: 1.75:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.17:1 (synchromesh all gears).
      • 390 V-8: First: 2.42:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.33:1 (synchromesh all gears).
    • Four-Speed Manual Transmission:
      • 289 CID V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1 (N/A Station  Wagons).
      • 390 CID 2-barrel V-8: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1.
      • 390 CID 4-barrel V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third: 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1.
    • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission:
      • All: Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.18:1.
• Rear Axle Ratios
  • • I-6:
      • Three Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Optional 3.50:1; Wagons: 3.50:1; Optional 3.25:1.
      • Automatic: 2.80:1, Convertible 3.25:1; Wagons 3.50:1; Optional 3.25:1.
    • 289 V-8:
      • Three Speed Manual: 2.80:1 Optional 3.00:1, 3.00:1; Wagons 3.25:1.
      • Four-speed: 3.25:1, Optional 3.00:1.
      • Automatic: 2.80:1, Optional 3.00:1; Wagons 3.00:1.
    • 390 V-8:
      • Three Speed: 3.00:1; Optional 3.25:1.
      • Four-speed: 3.00:1; Optional 3.25:1.
      • Automatic: 3.00:1; Optional 3.25:1.
    • 390 GT V-8:
      • Three Speed: 3.25:1; Optional 3.00:1.
      • Four-speed: 3.25:1; Optional 3.00:1.
      • Automatic: 3.25:1; Optional 3.00:1.

1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car Powertrain Options

• Engines
• • 200 cubic inch I-6 standard on all Comet and Capri  models.
  • 289 cubic inch V-8 engine (standard on Cyclone Hardtop, Convertible & Cyclone GT; optional Comet, Capri, Caliente).
  • 390 cubic inch 2-barrel V-8 engine (optional Comet, all Capri and all Cyclone & GT/GTA).
  • 390 cubic inch 4-barrel V-8 engine (standard on Cyclone GT/GTA with Performance Option, not available Comet, Capri, Cyclone).
• Transmissions
• • Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional.
  • Automatic Transmission: Optional.

1967 Mercury Mid-Size Car Significant Options

• • Air conditioning ($355.95).
  • Bright window frames ($17.70).
  • Courtesy light group ($19.69).
  • Curb molding ($15.76).
  • Deluxe seat belts, front and rear with warning light ($10.40).
  • Dual-action station wagon tailgate ($45.40).
  • Electric clock ($15.76).
  • Four-Way power bench seat ($62.45).
  • Heavy-duty battery ($7.44).
  • Interval selector windshield wipers ($11.59).
  • Luggage rack on station wagons ($66.99).
  • Outside rear view mirror, left with remote-control ($9.60).
  • Outside rear view mirror, right ($6.95).
  • Oxford roof ($84.25).
  • Power brakes ($42.29).
  • Power disc brakes ($84.25).
  • Power steering ($95).
  • Power windows ($100.10).
  • Radio, AM with antenna ($60.05).
  • Radio, AM/FM with antenna ($133.65).
  • Rear seat speaker ($15.60).
  • Remote-control deck lid release ($12.65).
  • Shoulder belts ($27.06).
  • Station wagon third seat with two belts ($51.31).
  • Stereo tape system ($128.50).
  • Styled steel wheels ($115.15).
  • Tachometer ($47.30).
  • Tinted glass ($28.50).
  • Tinted windshield ($19.50).
  • Two-tone paint ($27.06).
  • Vinyl interior for Comet 202 models ($27.47).
  • Wide oval, whitewall nylon tires ($82.94).
  • Wire wheel covers ($69.52).