🔍 Ford Mercury, 1956 🚘
📍 Seen in Downtown, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Did you know the 1956 Ford Thunderbird was the last year of the original two-seat “Little Bird” before Ford controversially expanded it to a four-seater in 1957? It remains one of the most collectible American classics ever made.
🚗 Cars Key Data
1956 Ford Mercury | |
| // Basic ID | |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mercury |
| Year | 1956 |
| // Origin & Manufacturing | |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan |
| // Powertrain & Performance | |
| Engine Type / Size | 292 cu in (4.8L) or 312 cu in (5.1L) Y-block V8 |
| Horsepower | 202 hp (292 V8) or 215–225 hp (312 V8) |
| Torque | Approx. 289–317 lb·ft (392–430 Nm) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual or Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic |
| Top Speed | Approx. 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| // Mechanical Systems & Design | |
| Body Style | 2-door convertible / hardtop roadster |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes |
| // Dimensions | |
| Length | 4.61 m |
| Width | 1.83 m |
| Height | 1.32 m |
| Weight | 1,360 kg |
Sources: Car and Driver · Manufacturer’s Official Website · Motor Trend
