1965 Mercury Monterey 4-Dr. Hardtop
The four-door hardtop Monterey offered pillarless styling with family practicality for 1965. Its breezeway rear window design was a distinctive Mercury feature during this era.
5Z68Z574846
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Monterey
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 68 | Monterey |
| Engine Code | Z | 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 574846 | Production #574846 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight3507
Wheelbase119
Width77.3
Height54.7
Length210
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3233.00
No. Produced
28141
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3507
lbs
Width
77.3
in.
Height
54.7
in.
Length
210
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Origin
United States
Brake Horsepower
195@4400
hp
Displacement
289
cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std
9.3
:1
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
19.5 Quarts
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
Water pump
Optional Equipment
352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
240 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size
7.75 x 15
Spare Location
Trunk
Series
Galaxie 500XL - V8
Model Year
1965
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
63C
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Oil
5
qt.
Transmission
3
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Type
Fully synchronized
Type
Dual downdraft
Cylinders
8
Torque
282@2400
ft/lbs
Type
V8 overhead valve
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Main Bearings
5
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rated Horsepower
51.2
hp
Rear Tread
62
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.00
:1
Clutch Size
11 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.42
:1
2nd
1.61
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
2.33
:1
B
&s 4 & 2.87
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.