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
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6.95 x 14
Comet Station Wagon
109.5 in
191.8 in
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6.95 x 14
Vin Number Decoding - 1965 Mercury
Location: left inner fender of Comets and Meteors and on the right cowl tab on other models.
