the FIT > hate the Fiesta

 

They might of had US-spec ones at the car shows here. Not sure if they were U.S. spec or not. Kudos to ford for building something more efficient/fun/better looking than the fit.

 

When did you drive the Fiesta?

 

While I agree with your point, I would like to expound on the "falter" comment....

I about wrote a book on this but really lost track, so in summary... it is tough to stay on top forever. The big three fell from grace and were displaced by the Asian companies. Toyota is number 1, now everyone is gunning for them.. Maybe Hyundai will take over or Ford will work to the top... then whoever wins will fall at some point.

I am just glad Ford, GM, and Chrysler are producing things I want; I hope to buy one of their products soon.

Back on track for the thread, I like the looks of that Fiesta. Call me crazy but I think it would be awesome in an electric, I would rock that downtown in Chicago.

Kevin

 

I knew guys who raced Fiestas in SCCA SSC long ago and they were pretty good. Wheel-center probs are all I recall.

OTOH, if you want evocative Euro Ford names, why not Cortina? Or my favorite, Consul Classic Capri Crayford Convertible with retro styling to match? (Wow, that would be one looong badge).

YMMV

 

Classic: Fiesta Race Car

 

Cute! When I bought my 1977 Rabbit, IIRC the Fiesta came out right after that. The Fiesta was better-looking but had 12" wheels and carb instead of FI .

Semi-back-on-topic: All the pics of the new Fiesta are 4 (well 5) doors. No 3-door version? The whole car industry is conspiring to get me into an over-3000lb 4-door with a slushbox, but I'm not giving up without a fight.

And that link also shows an Anglia 105E -- would be neat to make an Allardette replica out of, as long as we're talking interesting Fords.

Oh, never driven a Fit; cute but again too many doors!

 

Meh. I like my Suzuki SX4 AWD better than both.