These are standard specifications for the 1965 Mercury Comet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Multi-Drive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1969 |
| Price : | $2,110-$2,700 |
| Weight : | 2340 lbs | 1061.406 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford C5OF-9510E 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford C5MF-9510A 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 225 HP (165.6 KW) |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Multi-Drive
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1965 : | 346,751 |
| Total 1965 Comet production : | 159,826 |
| 1965 Mercury Comet | |
| Caliente Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,035 |
| Caliente HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 29,247 |
| Caliente Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,337 |
| Cyclone HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 12,347 |
| Series 202 Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 32,425 |
| Series 202 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 23,501 |
| Series 202 Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 4,814 |
| Series 404 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,628 |
| Series 404 Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 10,900 |
| Series 404 Villager Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,592 |
Dimension(s)
Series 202 Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Series 202 Sedan
| Price : | $2,110 |
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Series 202 Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,165 |
| Weight : | 2500 lbs | 1133.981 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 191.8 in | 4872 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.5 in | 2781 mm. |
Series 404 Sedan
| Price : | $2,250 |
| Weight : | 2345 lbs | 1063.674 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Series 404 Sedan
| Price : | $2,190 |
| Weight : | 2310 lbs | 1047.798 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Series 404 Villager Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,700 |
| Weight : | 2505 lbs | 1136.249 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 191.8 in | 4872 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.5 in | 2781 mm. |
Caliente Sedan
| Price : | $2,330 |
| Weight : | 2375 lbs | 1077.282 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Caliente HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $2,350 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Caliente Convertible
| Price : | $2,605 |
| Weight : | 2590 lbs | 1174.804 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Cyclone HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $2,630 |
| Weight : | 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.1 in | 4956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50x14 |
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Mercury Comet FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Mercury Comet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Mercury Comet? A: The 1965 Mercury Comet has wheelbase sizes of 109.50 and 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Mercury Comet? A: The 1965 Mercury Comet has lengths of 191.80 and 195.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Mercury Comet cost when new?A: The 1965 Mercury Comet cost approximately $2,110 to $2,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Mercury Comet? A: The 1965 Mercury Comet was offered as a Caliente Convertible, Caliente HardTop Coupe, Caliente Sedan, Cyclone HardTop Coupe, Series 202 Sedan, Series 202 Station Wagon, Series 404 Sedan, Series 404 Villager Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1965 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1965 Mercury Comet had 6.50x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1965? A: Mercury produced 346,751 automobiles in 1965.Q: How many 1965 Comets were produced? A: Mercury produced 159,826 examples of the Comet in 1965.Q: What engines did the 1965 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1965 Mercury Comet had the following engine options: V 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Mercury Comet have? A: The 1965 Mercury Comet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Multi-Drive.
