| Engine & Transmission | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Type | In-Line 6 | In-Line 6 |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Displacment (cu. in.) | 144.3 | 169.6 |
| Horsepower | 85 | 112 |
| Torque (lbs ft) | 134 | 154 |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.50" x 2.50" | 3.0" x 4.0" |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 Regular | 8.5:1 Regular |
| Carburetion | 1-bbl | 1-bbl |
| Cooling System | Water | Water |
| Full-Length Water Jackets | Yes | Yes |
| Spark Plug Size | 14mm | 14mm |
| Automatic Choke | Std | Std |
| Full-Flow Oil Filter | Std | EC |
| Transmission Control | Lever | Lever |
| Location of Control | Steering Column | Steering Column |
| "Park" Position on Automatic Transmission | Yes | Yes |
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| Chassis | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Construction | Unitized | Body/Frame |
| Suspension-Front | Coil | Coil |
| Suspension- Rear | Leaf | Leaf |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 39'11" | 37'6" |
| Brake Lining Effective Area (sq in) | 114.3 | 146.4 |
| Axle Ratio (standard) | 3.50:1 | 3.73:1 |
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| Body | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Exclusive Body Shell | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| | | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Wheelbase | 114.0" | 108.5" |
| Over-all Length | 194.8" | 175.0" |
| Over-all Height | 54.5" | 56.5" |
| Over-all Width | 70.4" | 71.4" |
| Tread-front | 55.0" | 57.4" |
| Tread-rear | 54.5" | 56.6" |
| Tire Size | 6.00" x 13" | 6.00" x 13" |
| Windshield Glass Area (sq in) | 1232.0 | 1112.0 |
| Total Glass Area (sq in) | 3439.1 | 3395.7 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs) | 2411 | 2665 |
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| Exterior Features | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Bright-Metal Body Side Moldings (full-length) | Std | Std |
| 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 | NA |
| Dual Horns | Std | EC |
| Dual Headlights | Std | EC |
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| Interior Dimensions | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Head Room - front | 38.9" | 39.58" |
| Head Room - rear | 37.6" | 38.25" |
| Leg Room - front | 44.6" | 43.5" |
| Leg Room - read | 40.1" | 40.0" |
| Shoulder Room - front | 55.3" | 55.5" |
| Shoulder Room - rear | 55.1" | 54.5" |
| Hip Room - front | 57.0" | 59.5" |
| Hip Room - rear | 57.0" | 59.0" |
| Seat Room - front | 11.4" | 12.0" |
| Seat Room - rear | 14.2" | 11.5" |
| Trunk Volume (cu ft) | 28.5 | 15.2 |
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| Interior Features | Comet | Studebaker Lark |
| Dual Sun Visors | Std | EC |
| Dual Front Arm Rests | Std | Std |
| Vinyl Headlining | Std | Std |
| Foam Front Set Pads | Std | EC |
| Bright-Metal Instrument Cluster and Controls | Std | NA |
