The Mercury Comet received all new styling for 1965! The biggest change being vertical headlights that made it look more like a Ford than Mercury. With a much more square shape, the new Comet base 6-cylinder engine was increased from 170 cid to 200 cid. Still using a single-barrel carburetor it produced 120 horsepower at 4400 rpm. The base 8-cylinder engine was increased from 260 to 289 cid and, using a 2-barrel carburetor, it produced 200 horsepower at 4400 rpm. The standard transmission continued as a column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission. However, the optional automatic was changed to a "Merc-O-Matic" 3-speed automatic transmission. Another option was 289 Hi-performance 271 hp and a 4 speed manual transmission.

 

For those looking for a bit more sport the newest, sportiest edition of the Worlds 100,000-Mile Durability Champion the Comet Cyclone had excitement built right in. Every Cyclone offered bucket seats, console, tachometer, special wheel covers and grill,and a 4-barrel Cyclone Super 289. Also, your choice of custom options like a four-on-the-floor or Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic, competition elapsed-time clock and vacuum gauge & a black or white vinyl-covered roof.

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