July 2015

Ford Ecosport

Ford EcoSport is produced since 2003 by Ford Motor Company. The car was designed exclusively in Brazil based on the first generation of Ford Fusion and was only sold in Latin America, selling (statistics by end of 2011) circulation of 700,000 copies. In 2012, the second generation of Ford EcoSport was built on the platform of Ford Fiesta 6-th generation.

Ford EcoSport is great for life in the USA: high ground clearance and all-wheel drive make it possible to move on any roads, and heated windshields and side mirrors creates opportunites to travel even in the coldest winter. Fuel economy is another strong point of Ford EcoSport.

Alloy wheels, silver front and back protective lining and external spare wheel complete the image of the car in which you will feel at home.

8 Photos of Ford Ecosport

The Ford Company has produced and sold full-size pickups of F series for 60 years already.

In 1953, the first generation of the Ford F250 model pickups make way for the F-250 model. Thus, carrying capacity of the first pickups of F series is 0.5 tons, carrying capacity of F-2— three quarters of ton and F-250 have carrying capacity of 750 kilograms, the maximum allowed mass for the pickup is 3.4 tons respectively.

The Ford Company started to produce the eighth generation of Ford F250 in 1987. The design of cars was simplified that did them more convenient in service. The anti-blocking system on back brakes went in a standard complete set, and had been used in pickups for the first time. In 1988 F-250 got a new 5-staged mechanical transmission.

The ninth generation of F-series pickups was appeared in car market in 1992. The new models received updated forward part with higher aerodynamics and new dashboard. In addition, cars were equipped with 17-inch rims and gas shock absorbers.

Since 2004, Ford F250 pickups had had 11 generations. However, today it is known already twelve generations of this car.

The F-250 pickup looks impressively. A massive bumper and front grilles, in particular, make it looks menacing. The body has a streamline shape. The car is based on the P2 platform that was created by designers of the Ford Company.

12 Photos of Ford F250

In the early 1970s, the demand for small cars was high enough. Energy crisis in 1973 affected an increase in demand and Ford needed super mini class car in order to compete with Fiat 127 and Renault 5. After long period research and development, prototype was created and served as first Ford Fiesta at the end of 1975.

Family Compact 3 and 5 door hatchbacks of Ford Fiesta have been produced since 1976. The basic power unit for this model was 1.0-liter with 40-horsepower engine, but there were more powerful Fiesta models. For example, at that time, the version Ghia with 1.1-litre engine was capable of a maximum speed of 147 km/h.

The engine is quite compact and the radiator is classically-front, and to ensure the thermal mode at low speed movement it is equipped with an electric fan which heats automatically on the thermostat case.

Currently, 6th generation of Ford Fiesta are assembling and below series of these generations with their periods

1st generation of Ford Fiesta (1976-1983)

In 1976, the company presented the fruit of tireless creations. There were several options to choose such as 1.0, 1.1 and 1.3-litre petrol engines and new Ford Fiesta has acquired the status of ' world best car ' in first three months.

2nd generation of Ford Fiesta (1983-1989)

The model has become a bestseller in the UK as well as in Europe.

3rd generation of Ford Fiesta (1989-1997)

The main innovation is necessary to concentrate on appearance of a new body - the new generation Ford first introduced the 5-door version of the model.

4th generation of Ford Fiesta (1995-1999)

In parallel with the release of the third generation in 1995, Ford presented the next, fourth generation model, equipped with the new chassis and suspension. It has changed markedly and appearance-lines became smoother with modern technical equipment.

5th generation of Ford Fiesta (2002-2006)

In November 2005, on the market there was a restyled version of the Mk5 with many cosmetic innovations such as front and rear optics, bumpers and side moldings along with rear-view mirrors have been completely changed. The car is refreshed with a new color palette.

6-generation of Ford Fiesta (2008-)

Observing the platform with stylish Fiesta, Mazda has seemingly started to join into the fight, despite the same roots, because concept cars were still different, so different are the consumers.

Ford Fiesta was the TOP 10 best selling cars in Britain from 1977 onwards. In 1990, 1991, 1996-1998 model was recognized as ' the best-selling car abroad '.

Fiesta for the first time had diesel in 1983 and ABS in 1989.

10 Photos of Ford Fiesta

For the first time Ford Sierra was presented in 1982, a new model of family class — D, became replacement model for Ford Taunus. 1.2 billion dollars were invested by Ford company in the project on creation of Sierra. In 1983, Ford Sierra took part in the competition at the choice of the best car of Europe, the car of Ford gained 386 points and took the second place, having conceded leadership of AUDI 100 C3, which scored 410 points. Within 11 years of production, Ford Sierra was sold out 2 million and 700,000 cars. On the base of Sierra was built a larger car — Ford Scorpio. In the United States automotive industry Sierra was on sale under the brand Mercur (not Mercery).

Initially, Ford Sierra was offered in a body of hatchback, even today, majority of D-class models offered in the sedan body. Ford even released Ford Orion - a sedan in the base of Escort, obviously by doing this they decided to satisfy the need of potential buyers for a sedan, but by 1987, when restyling of Ford Sierra was carried out, Ford realized that there is a demand in the market for Sierra in a body of hatchback and subsequently it appeared in 1987. Before restyling Ford Sierra was equipped with square and rectangular headlights, and turn signals was located in the front bumper.

11 Photos of Ford Sierra

The initial production period of the legendary Ford Falcon produced by Ford Motor Company was between 1960s and 1970s. On start of sales the car got popularity among buyers, dexterously bypassing similar competitors from Chrysler and General Motors. During its production, Falcon was offered in a wide range of body styles: two-door and four-door sedan, three-door and five-door station wagons, two-door hardtop, convertible and even the pickup Ranchero. Within a few years, this name was also used for passenger versions of the van Ford Econoline.

Ford Falcon was one of the most unpretentious models of Ford, but at the same time the most utilitarian. The car had a fairly simple external body, flat side and a small curvature of the windscreen (in the face of fashion of the huge panoramic glass), a simple interior trim with a straight panel of devices with a visor and a stylish belt speedometer, minimum of external ornaments - to simplify and reduce the cost of production, as it was necessary to compete with European manufacturers.

In summer of 2000, the Falcon family of new generation AU was modernized. The updated series received index AU II. The Australian branch of the company is engaged in release of these cars. The AU II series is presented with bodies of a sedan, station wagon and the "sports and utilitarian" pickup Ute. All of them differ on a complete set, the external design and equipment of salon. Front radiator grilles, front and rear bumpers got considerable changes. Interior of the cabin are made in the style of "new edge".

Starting from 2005, Ford Falcon was offered in eight different modifications - Falcon XT (sedan and wagon), XR6, XR8, Futura (sedan and wagon), Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia. Scale of engines for 2005: base engine 4.0 liters R6 24V (248 hp, 380 Nm), turbocharged version of this engine (326 hp and 450 Nm) and the head of line of engines was V8 Boss of 5.4 liters (354 hp, 500 Nm), mounted on the model Falcon XR8. For the base complete set of Ford Falcon XT includes ABS, front and side mirrors, central locking with remote control, and for an additional fee - a navigation system with DVD. The more expensive versions are equipped with full power, traction control system, and for the Fairmont Ghia - leather and wood interior trim.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Production: 1960-present

Class: Pony Car / Muscle Car

Body type: 2-door coupe / 2 and 4-door sedan / 3 and 5-door station wagon / 2-door pick-up / 4-door wagon

Engines:

Carburetor, 4-stroke

144th (2.4 L) I6 90 hp (67 kW), 1960-64

170th (2.8 L) I6 101 hp (74 kW), 1961-65

260th (4.3 L) V8 1963-69

289th (4.7 L) V8 225 hp (166 kW), 1964-69

302th (4.9 L) V8 245 hp (180 kW), 1964-70

250th (4.0 L) I6 150 hp (110 kW) 1970