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1965 Mercury Comet Caliente 4-Dr. Sedan

The Caliente was Mercury's sportier Comet trim for 1965, featuring upgraded interior appointments and styling cues. It competed directly with Chevrolet's Malibu and Pontiac's Le Mans in the performance-oriented compact market.
5H22C550783
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Comet Caliente

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 22 Comet Caliente
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 550783 Production #550783

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet Caliente
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 PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

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

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2367.00
No. Produced 14911

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2680 lbs
Length 190 in.
Height 54.9 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1965
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Main Bearings 4
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Type Helical
Type Single downdraft
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (19)
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
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.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.00 x 13
Origin United States
Series Falcon Station Wagon
Make Ford
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71A
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9 in.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Carburetor Own
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Differential Ratio 3.20 :1
Differential Hypoid
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
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
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

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.