1976 Mercury Comet 3MT
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Photo: 1971 Mercury Comet - 2 by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Comet 1973 ca 4100cc at Knebworth 2013 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury-Comet by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Comet rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1971 Mercury Comet - rear by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Comet (1971–1977) (1971–1977); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1971 Mercury Comet - 2 by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Comet 1973 ca 4100cc at Knebworth 2013 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury-Comet by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Comet rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1971 Mercury Comet - rear by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Mercury Comet 3MT is a 3.3-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
The Comet measures 187.7 inches long on a 109.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L Inline-6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 53.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 Mercury Comet 3MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 Mercury COMET. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 MERCURY COMET. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.