Ford Comète
The Ford Comète (later known as the Simca Comète) is a car that was built between 1951 and 1954 in France by Ford SAF. Intended as the luxury model in the range, the Comète's bodywork was built by FACEL, who later produced the better-known Facel Vega luxury cars under their own name. The original engine was a 2.2 L V8 produced by Ford SAF of French design, also used in the Ford Vedette, with a Pont-à-Mousson 4-speed manual transmission fitted.
| Ford Comète | |
|---|---|
1954 Ford Comète Monte Carlo | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford SAF |
| Production | 1951–1954 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 4-seater sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door cabriolet (only 2 produced) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Ford Vedette |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,158 cc Aquillon V8 till 1952 2,355 cc Aquillon V8 1952- 3,923 cc Mistral V8 1953-1954 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,620 mm (182 in) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (69 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (56 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) |
The original model had a single horizontal bar across the grille with a chromed shield or bullet in the centre, somewhat similar to contemporary Studebaker products, among others, with steel wheels and chromed hubcaps.
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