The sporty 1965 Mercury Comet |
1965 Mercury Comet
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.
1965 Mercury Comet Model Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Comet 202 Series | |||||
N/A | 01 | 2-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,163 | 2,580 lbs | 29,147 |
N/A | 02 | 4-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,108 | 2,539 lbs | 33,824 |
N/A | 32 | 4-dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,438 | 2,727 lbs | 5,504 |
Comet 404 Series | |||||
N/A | 11 | 4-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,248 | 2,588 lbs | 25,136 |
N/A | 12 | 2-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,193 | 2,551 lbs | 12,512 |
N/A | 34 | 4-dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,523 | 2,741 lbs | 6,918 |
N/A | 36 | 4-dr Villager Station Wagon - 6P | $2,703 | 2,745 lbs | 1,980 |
Caliente Series | |||||
N/A | 22 | 4-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,327 | 2,370 lbs | 20,337 |
N/A | 23 | 2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P | $2,352 | 2,395 lbs | 29,247 |
N/A | 25 | 2-dr Convertible - 6P | $2,607 | 2,588 lbs | 6,035 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Comet | 114 in | 195.3 in | - | - | - | 6.95 x 14 |
Comet Station Wagon | 109.5 in | 191.8 in | - | - | - | 6.95 x 14 |
Vin Number Decoding - 1965 Mercury |
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Location: left inner fender of Comets and Meteors and on the right cowl tab on other models. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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