Ford was on a roll with the impressive showing of the Rally Falcons in 1963 and 1964 campaigns. These successes were somewhat tempered by the Mercury Comet’s showing in the 1964 East African Safari. Ten Comets entered this grueling event. Only two managed to finish the Rally. Out of the 21 cars that finished, the Comets finished in 18th and 21st. Perhaps it was fortunate that they finished at all as there were 94 cars that started the event.