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Topic starter
26/07/2026 5:53 am
'53 Ford or Mercury?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
26/07/2026 5:58 am
I like both bt the Merc a touch more. Cleaner, more flowing lines on the side and just a nicer 'look'.
26/07/2026 6:36 am
The Mercury is nice but there is something about the 50s Fords I fine appealing.
26/07/2026 6:44 am
Mercury. The double bullet grille makes it look wider and gives it presence.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
26/07/2026 8:43 am
I like both but lean more toward the Mercury, mainly because of its better looking interior.
26/07/2026 9:18 am
I voted tie. Like them both. Dad had the Ford and Grandpa had the Mercury.
26/07/2026 9:42 am
Tie also, both nice looking rides in their own right.😊
26/07/2026 9:50 am
I like the Ford but, LOVE the Mercury.
26/07/2026 6:34 pm
Dad bought a new Ranch Wagon in early 1953 and having 3 older siblings and the latest baby in front with mom this was my view many times…from the “way back” of course, but I still like the Mercury better.
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
26/07/2026 6:59 pm
I think Ed nailed it. Both are great cars, but the Mercury looks classier.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
26/07/2026 10:09 pm
They are both really nice ! My Grandfather had a 1952 Ford wagon and my Dad got a 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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Topic starter
28/07/2026 6:41 am
For me these two cars could almost pass for twins. So, is it a tie? Not for me...I'm voting for the slightly more compact Ford with the cleaner grille.
Gents, thanks for your replies.
John Bono
North Jersey
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