The Mercury Comet never seemed to find a niche ... the R-Code 427 engine that could be made to put out in excess of 500 hp.

Engine 427ci V-8 Horsepower 425 HP Torque Even less serious ... In 1964, while Mercury was presenting the underpowered Comet Cyclone to the public, they made a factory drag car exclusively for ...

Mercury redesigned the Comet in 1964, but in addition to the new look, the big news this year was the introduction of the top-of-the-line Cyclone trim level. Considered a performance-oriented ...