HISTORY
Ford Fiesta still popular across all generations
Ford recently revealed its new Fiesta but do you realise that it will be the eighth generation of the model?
Since the Ford Fiesta was first launched back in 1976, more than 16-million have been sold worldwide. In fact when it comes to sales figures, it is the best-selling car in the UK. Over the decades it has changed considerably and recently the company revealed the eighth generation, which will be in SA in 2018. Research from MoneySuperMarket in the UK has looked at the design and specification and shown how it developed over time to be the classic hatchback we know today. Each generation introduced something you can’t necessarily see at a glance and the little hatchback’s history makes for interesting reading. Mark I: 1976 — Originally developed under the project name "Bobcat", it was subject to a lot of speculation by the press prior to release. With a 957cc Valencia engine, a top speed of 137km/h, 0-96km/h in 18.5 seconds, and 33kW, it might not be a top performer today, but it’s still a classic. Mark II: 1983 — While changes from the Mark I were relatively minor, the vehicle also f...
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