Engine & Transmission | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Type | In-Line 6 | Slant 6 |
Location | Front | Front |
Displacment (cu. in.) | 144.3 | 170 |
Horsepower | 85 | 101 |
Torque (lbs ft) | 134 | 155 |
Bore and Stroke | 3.50" x 2.50" | 3.4" x 3.125" |
Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 Regular | 8.2:1 Regular |
Carburetion | 1-bbl | 1-bbl |
Cooling System | Water | Water |
Full-Length Water Jackets | Yes | No |
Spark Plug Size | 14mm | 14mm |
Automatic Choke | Std | Std |
Full-Flow Oil Filter | Std | Std |
Transmission Control | Lever | Stick |
Location of Control | Steering Column | Floor |
"Park" Position on Automatic Transmission | Yes | Yes |
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Chassis | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Construction | Unitized | Unitized |
Suspension-Front | Coil | Torsion Bar |
Suspension- Rear | Leaf | Leaf |
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 39'11" | 37'10" |
Brake Lining Effective Area (sq in) | 114.3 | 129.1 |
Axle Ratio (standard) | 3.50:1 | 3.55:1 |
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Body | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Exclusive Body Shell | Yes | No |
Zinc-Galvanized Underbody | Yes | No |
Finish (Type) | Super Enamel | Super Enamel |
Full-Depth, Wrap-Around Front Bumper | Yes | No |
Full-Depth, Wrap-Around Rear Bumper | Yes | No |
Center Fual Filler | Yes | No |
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Exterior Dimensions | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Wheelbase | 114.0" | 106.5" |
Over-all Length | 194.8" | 188.8" |
Over-all Height | 54.5" | 53.3" |
Over-all Width | 70.4" | 72.3" |
Tread-front | 55.0" | 56.0" |
Tread-rear | 54.5" | 55.5" |
Tire Size | 6.00" x 13" | 6.50" x 13" |
Windshield Glass Area (sq in) | 1232.0 | 985.0 |
Total Glass Area (sq in) | 3439.1 | 3338.0 |
Shipping Weight (lbs) | 2411 | 2595 |
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Exterior Features | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Bright-Metal Body Side Moldings (full-length) | Std | NA |
Bright-Metal Backlight Reveal Molding | Std | Std |
Bright-Metal Windshield Reveal Molding | Std | Std |
Bright Roof Drip Molding | Std | NA |
Gunsight Fender Ornaments | Std | NA |
Variable Speed Tandem Windshield Wipers | Std | EC |
Dual Horns | Std | EC |
Dual Headlights | Std | Std |
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Interior Dimensions | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Head Room - front | 38.9" | 37.9" |
Head Room - rear | 37.6" | 37.4" |
Leg Room - front | 44.6" | 43.3" |
Leg Room - read | 40.1" | 39.4" |
Shoulder Room - front | 55.3" | 54.0" |
Shoulder Room - rear | 55.1" | 54.1" |
Hip Room - front | 57.0" | 56.8" |
Hip Room - rear | 57.0" | 56.9" |
Seat Room - front | 11.4" | 11.2" |
Seat Room - rear | 14.2" | 13.7" |
Trunk Volume (cu ft) | 28.5 | 24.9 |
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Interior Features | Comet | Dodge Lancer |
Dual Sun Visors | Std | EC |
Dual Front Arm Rests | Std | EC |
Vinyl Headlining | Std | NA |
Foam Front Set Pads | Std | EC |
Bright-Metal Instrument Cluster and Controls | Std | NA |