| Engine & Transmission | Comet | Pontiac Tempest |
| Type | In-Line 6 | Slant 4 |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Displacment (cu. in.) | 144.3 | 194.5 |
| Horsepower | 85 | 110 |
| Torque (lbs ft) | 134 | 190 |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.50" x 2.50" | 4.06" x 3.75" |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 Regular | 8.6:1 Regular |
| Carburetion | 1-bbl | 1-bbl |
| Cooling System | Water | Water |
| Full-Length Water Jackets | Yes | Yes |
| Spark Plug Size | 14mm | 14mm |
| Automatic Choke | Std | EC |
| Full-Flow Oil Filter | Std | Std |
| Transmission Control | Lever | Stick |
| Location of Control | Steering Column | Floor |
| "Park" Position on Automatic Transmission | Yes | No |
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| Chassis | Comet | Pontiac Tempest |
| Construction | Unitized | Unitized |
| Suspension-Front | Coil | Coil |
| Suspension- Rear | Leaf | Coil |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 39'11" | 41' |
| Brake Lining Effective Area (sq in) | 114.3 | 108.9 |
| Axle Ratio (standard) | 3.50:1 | 3.55:1 |
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| Body | Comet | Pontiac Tempest |
| Exclusive Body Shell | Yes | No |
| Zinc-Galvanized Underbody | Yes | Data NA |
| Finish (Type) | Super Enamel | Lacquer |
| 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 | Pontiac Tempest |
| Wheelbase | 114.0" | 112.0" |
| Over-all Length | 194.8" | 189.3" |
| Over-all Height | 54.5" | 53.6" |
| Over-all Width | 70.4" | 72.2" |
| Tread-front | 55.0" | 56.5" |
| Tread-rear | 54.5" | 56.8" |
| Tire Size | 6.00" x 13" | 6.00" x 13" |
| Windshield Glass Area (sq in) | 1232.0 | 1236.6 |
| Total Glass Area (sq in) | 3439.1 | 3639.7 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs) | 2411 | 2800 |
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| Exterior Features | Comet | Pontiac Tempest |
| Bright-Metal Body Side Moldings (full-length) | Std | EC |
| Bright-Metal Backlight Reveal Molding | Std | EC |
| Bright-Metal Windshield Reveal Molding | Std | EC |
| 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 | Pontiac Tempest |
| Head Room - front | 38.9" | 38.6" |
| Head Room - rear | 37.6" | 37.6" |
| Leg Room - front | 44.6" | 44.1" |
| Leg Room - read | 40.1" | 37.8" |
| Shoulder Room - front | 55.3" | 55.2" |
| Shoulder Room - rear | 55.1" | 54.6" |
| Hip Room - front | 57.0" | 58.6" |
| Hip Room - rear | 57.0" | 58.2" |
| Seat Room - front | 11.4" | 10.8" |
| Seat Room - rear | 14.2" | 12.4" |
| Trunk Volume (cu ft) | 28.5 | 27.5 |
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| Interior Features | Comet | Pontiac Tempest |
| Dual Sun Visors | Std | EC |
| Dual Front Arm Rests | Std | EC |
| Vinyl Headlining | Std | NA |
| Foam Front Set Pads | Std | Std |
| Bright-Metal Instrument Cluster and Controls | Std | NA |
