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When the name Ford is uttered, more often than not the first thing that comes to mind is a reliable all-American vehicle. This is not a wrong assumption to make, since over the years Ford has risen up as one of the Big Three automobile manufacturers in the United States (alongside General Motors and Fiat Chrysler). There is a rich and storied history behind the Ford name, with the company itself being well over a century old. However, Ford is not just the second largest automobile manufacturer in the United States, it actually also ranks as the fifth largest in the world overall.Â
Ford has expanded over the years from its humble American roots to become a dominant force in the global marketplace, and as a result, they have incorporated diverse designs in their cars. In this classic car quiz, we've taken a look t some of the most iconic Ford cars from the '70s and put them together to form the ultimate car challenge! Note: Disco balls are NOT included as part of standard equipment. Can you finish this quiz in first place? Then let's get started!
The 1976 Ford Fiesta is a supermini/subcompact car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. Since its introduction in 1976, over 16 million Fiesta’s have been sold; which means that it ranks as one of the best-selling Ford marques.
This is the 1970 Ford Falcon, a compact car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The 1970 Ford Falcon was the last model year for the Falcon in the United States, unless the 1970½ Ford Falcon is taken into consideration.
The Ford Landau is a 4-door sedan and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It was manufactured by Ford Brazil and is one of the most iconic Ford cars in the country.
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This is the 1970 Ford Galaxie 500, a full-sized car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The name was originally conceived as a marketing tactic to appeal to the excitement surrounding the Space Race.
This is the 1975 Ford Elite, a personal luxury car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The name was eventually dropped two years later and the design was folded into the more popular Thunderbird name.
The 1970½ Ford Falcon is a compact car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. This new model was actually just a low-priced version of the contemporary Ford Fairlane.
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This is the 1971 Ford Custom, one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The Ford Custom nameplate has had intermittent production cycles all over the world; from the US and Canada to even Australia.
The 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite is a personal luxury car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. The Gran Torino part of the name was eventually ditched after the initial year.
The 1974 Ford Custom 500 is one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. The Ford Custom 500 nameplate has had intermittent production cycles all over the world; from the US and Canada to even Australia.
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This is the 1971 Ford Maverick, a compact car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. IT was notably also manufactured in Venezuela, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
The 1971 Ford LTD Brougham is a full-sized car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It is notable for being featured prominently in the 1973 American film "White Lightning."
This is the 1979 Ford Fairmont, a compact car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. It was notably available as a two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door coupe and five-door station wagon.
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The Ford LTD II is a mid-sized car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It was notable for serving as a combination for the Ford Torino and Gran Torino model lines.
This is the 1972 Ford Zephyr Mark IV, an executive car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. It was manufactured by Ford of Britain and was originally intended to complement the Ford Consul.
The 1972 Ford Cortina is a large family car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It was built by Ford of Britain and had a total of five generations.
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This is the Ford Taunus TC, a large family car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The TC in the name was short for “Taunus Cortinaâ€, a direct reference to the Cortina marque.
This is the 1977 Ford Capri II, a mid-size sports car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. It was manufactured by Ford of Europe and shared a lot of similarities with the Mercury Capri.
The 1973 Ford Corcel Luxo is one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. The 1973 Ford Corcel Luxo was introduced in the middle of the first generation of the marque and it helped to set the visual tone for the future of the nameplate.
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This is the 1974 Ford Galaxie 500, a full-sized car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The 1974 model year was essentially a repeat of 1973, but it was most notably the last year for the Galaxie 500 name
The 1975 Ford LTD Landau is a full-sized car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. One of the most memorable designs of this specific car was the 2-door pillared hardtop model.
This is the 1977 Ford Corcel II, one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. It was the start of the second generation and had a completely remodeled design, with straight lines instead of the pony car style of the original Corcel.
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The 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger is a compact SUV and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. While the second generation would eventually expand to full-sized SUV status, the original seen here started off smaller.
The 1979 Ford Fiesta is a subcompact and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. The 1979 Ford Fiesta was a part of the first generation of the marque.
This is the 1970 Ford Ranchero, a coupe utility and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. During this time period, the name was also applied to a rebadged Australian Ford Falcon utility.
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The 1979 Ford Granada is a compact car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It was originally marketed as a luxury compact vehicle, above the Maverick.
This is the 1979 Ford Bronco, one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. While the first generation started off smaller, the second generation seen here was a full-sized SUV.
The 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire is a 4-door station wagon and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. The year’s changes were only limited to detail changes in bumper and grille trim.
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This is the 1970 Ford Zephyr Mark IV, an executive car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. It was eventually meant to complement the Ford Consul, but once that model was discontinued, the Zephyr was allowed to truly shine.
The 1972 Ford Escort is a small family car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the 7'0s. Once the '80s rolled around, a line of small North American Ford cars also adopted the successful Escort name.
This is the 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire, a station wagon and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire served as a direct evolution of the original Ford Country Squire.
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This is the 1970 Ford Corsair V4, a mid-sized car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The 1970 Ford Corsair V4 served as the final year for the nameplate in Britain.
The 1971 Ford Pinto is a subcompact and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. Although the Pinto has achieved iconic status, this was actually due to both the praise and the controversy that surrounded it at the time.
The 1975 Ford Granada is a mid-size sedan and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. Between 1975 and 1982, over two million units of the Ford Granada were produced for the U.S. market.
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This is the 1970 Ford Torino, a mid-size car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. The car was named after the city of Turin in Italy.
The 1974 Ford Escort Mark II is a small family car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It is notable for being the introduction to the second generation of the Ford Escort.
This is the 1976 Ford Cortina Mk IV, a large family car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s.It is notable for being almost identical to the German-market Ford Taunus.
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This is the 1978 Ford Fairmont, a compact car and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. It was eventually replaced by the all-new Tempo.
The 1972 Ford Ranch Wagon is a station wagon and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. It was notable for being one of the lowest-priced selections in its respective line.
The 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout is a subcompact car and one of the most iconic Ford vehicles from the '70s. The Pinto is notable for being the first mass-produced American car sold with rack and pinion steering.
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This is the 1973 Ford Capri, a fastback coupé and one of Ford’s most memorable vehicles from the '70s. Overall the Capri was successful, falling just shy of selling 2 million units.