Mercury 100 – specifications
Built: 1956 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1956 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Mercury – other models: the collective page of light commercial vehicles outside the named ranges, from Canada's M series to the Grand Marquis Colony Park registered as a van, V8 engines of 3.9 to 7.5 litres
This page gathers Mercury vehicles the register could not assign to a named range and which are listed as vans. Two groups lie behind this: the M series, under which Ford sold its pick-ups and trucks in Canada as the Mercury M-100 to M-350 through Lincoln-Mercury dealers where Ford outlets were absent, and large Mercury estates such as the Grand Marquis LS Colony Park, listed in some registers as a light commercial vehicle rather than a car. The M-100 designation follows the pattern of the Ford F-100 range, the M-350 the heavier F-350 class accordingly.
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The register lists here 16 versions, throughout eight-cylinders of 3,889 to 7,530 cm³, unladen weights from 1,400 to 2,400 kg, gross weights from 2,131 to 3,030 kg, lengths from 5,500 to 5,750 mm and widths from 1,890 to 2,200 mm.
Until the brand was discontinued in 2011, Mercury was known chiefly for cars and estates; the Canadian M series was a special case of the North American dealer network and remained a niche product next to the otherwise identical Ford models, sold mainly in provinces where Ford outlets were scarce.
On the V8 engines, carburettor or early injection condition, rust on the frame and load bed count, on the estates the condition of the tailgate, rear suspension and load floor, and on all versions brakes and cooling system; parts run through the general Ford network, since Mercury was built on Ford underpinnings.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercury (weitere Modelle)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● MERCURY 100 | 1956 | — | — | Official register |
| 100 | 1956 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,900 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,890 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,718 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,800 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercury 100 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,718 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercury 100?
2,800 kg.
What engine does the Mercury 100 have?
8 cylinders, 4,900 cm³ displacement.
When was the Mercury 100 built?
Production years: 1956.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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