While the Ford Fiesta may not be the most legendary vehicle in automotive history, it still has an interesting past, prompting questions about its level of success. In the early 70s, the world grappled with an oil supply deficit that caused lengthy lines at the pump, steep prices, and flared tempers. Suddenly, people didn’t want big block engines and looked to more compact, fuel-efficient, and inexpensive options. Carmakers rushed to capitalize on the subcompact car craze, including Ford. Yet,
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