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1965 Mercury Comet 202 4-Dr. Sedan

The Comet 202 served as Mercury's entry-level compact model in 1965, competing with Chevrolet's Nova and Ford's Falcon. It offered economical transportation with Mercury's distinctive styling and quality.
Confidence 95%
5F02C682342
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1965 Mercury Comet 202

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 02 Comet 202
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 682342 Production #682342

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet 202
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower200 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications (Matched to: Comet)

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1965
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.4
Height55.1
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear35.5
Length195.3
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width72.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 8.5 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2082.00
No. Produced 44036

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 181.6 in.
Height 54.5 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Falcon
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Helical
Main Bearings 4
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron.
Tire Size 6.00 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Cylinders 6
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.83 :1
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Type Single downdraft
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :1

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.