Yes, 400kg less, big windows all round you could actually see through, and proper unpainted bumpers and protective side strips. Apart from engines and suspensions it seems everything has gone backwards since.
Nice bit of driving at 8:45, pulling straight out into the motorway, into the 2nd lane, cutting two cars up, I would have given her a rude beep if I was the Vauxhall Cavaleer! Give her a ticket!
How so? More features as standard including a pointless touch screens in every car now maybe but same sort of performance and MPG and not much difference in ride and the styling still looks modernish. I would say not much has changed in 35 years. If you compare this to a car built in 1947 (35 years earlier) you would really see progress.
@@colinjohnston8519 There is far more to go wrong with modern cars, plus many of the parts are now of inferior quality, e.g. softer metals or plastic. It seems the public is easily duped with glitz and tech, than a properly made and easy to maintain car.
@@Voxac100b I never had any bother with the choke on my Ford Escort 1.3L Mk4, even in cold or damp weather. Only issues I had were due to cheap crappy batteries, when they conked out.
The way they did this advert is exactly the way my mum talks about her car! “Ohh it’s comfortable, I can see out of the window, I can reach the pedals and I like the colour” hence why she still drives a 20year old + car.
My parents used to have a D reg (1987) 1.1i Ghia 4 spd. In 2004 on the way to school, the entire exhaust system decided to fall off on the Moortown (Leeds) A6120 ring road, back when it was a national speed limit road. That was the straw that broke the camel's back, and we replaced it with a V reg Polo 1.4L.
@@compostboomtron9001 I can never understand why exhaust systems were so poorly made back then - on the other hand I had a 1989 BMW 535i and the original exhaust lasted 20 years and was replaced in 2009, so they could make a decent exhaust but it was all done on the cheap!
@@triv7252 to be honest, i give it 4-5 years these days before the back box or the flexi pipe starts to blow. They're still not made to last on many small cars, because they're built to a budget.. With the salt on our roads in the UK, the exhaust takes a battering each year and the front edge of the back box takes all the salt spray and rusts like a bastard, then fails at the join to the centre pipe, but often results in both sections having to be replaced.
The first car I ever drove was an F plate Ford Fiesta Mk.2 in 1992, my driving instructor had it. It was an amazing experience. I am a driving instructor now. It brings back good memories. Thank you.
Indeed. When i got mine the choice was literally down to a black 1.3 metro or silver 1.1L and the fiesta just seemed nicer even with the smaller engine.
I remember back in the late 90s early 2000, when you bought a 15 year old car you KNEW it was a 15 year old rot box. But these days getting a 15 year old isn't as bed they seem better made..
Jason Boyes yes, my 1984 Austin Metro which I bought in 1995 was falling apart. I have a 20 year old (1999) Nissan Primera which is incredibly reliable and drives great.
@@iainmclaughlan1557 nice car I passed my test 20 years ago in a primera. My first car was a 1989 Ford escort. It fell apart I hated Ford for years until recently I drove a newer focus and realized they come along way. Got a 2009 Mazda 2 diesel, it's the most fun I've had driving in a while it's just basic and it's what I like.
I'm pretty sure Jeffrey Epstein was saying something similar about 15 year old models recently. Though I do believe he actually prefers something a little younger these days.
Its called nostalgia ....Personally having owned for the most part the sports models of the era I wouldn't give two pence on the thought o owning one again ....its at times nice to relive your past but a line should always be drawn...
My step father had the popular plus in blue when I was a kid. But my first car was a mrk 2 XR2 in dark blue. Even today it still remains as one of the best cars ever and the seats for perfect. Miss that car, hardly any left now. Pepper pot wheels just looked amazing. Miss all 80s ford's what a range.
One reason why I'm getting a 1:18th scale model of the Fiesta by Norev, because I knew that Ford were moving ahead with Electric Cars becoming the norm. Even the Mondeo has long since ceased production, in the UK anyway
trust me its not. when you drive on acid the whole road just waves from side to side. its feels like your going on a wavey hill. 2/9 would defiantly not recommend as you will curb your wheels a lot (as i did and im not a woman)
Lol nope. You must be a young if you think that. Driving gloves died out in the 1920s when interiors became closed to the elements. Driving gloves were used in the 80s to sell fiestas. Nothing else.
I use leather gloves to drive on long trips because it gets me better grip to the steering wheel and in Brazil most roads aren't just long straight lines, so it makes the driving more comfortable
Had a 950 cc .4-speed. Basic trim..Was a brillant car..Only downside was that first gear didn't always engage if you were in a hurry and it rusted easily.
I bought a 6-year old 950L in 1990 with 95k on the clock for £300. Ran it for 40k miles and still got a few hundred for it at the auction. No rust except for a small patch on the bonnet. The carb was a bit crap as it used to conk out on a long run but would restart after a 5 min rest! Also, it was much better after fitting a points triggered electronic ignition. Overall a very neat and practical design. Defo a classic.
I began taking my driving lessons in 1984 in a Fiesta Mk 1. After the first few lessons my teacher turned up in a Mk 2 1.1 Ghia, same colour as this one. I seem to recall it had a little bit of a thrum (pre-growl) to the engine note.
Because of a MK2 fiesta I'm a mechanic today. I learnt how cars work Because of learning how to fix my mums one. I'm indebted to that little car set me on my path.
@@jenson1569 what I meant was that the 5th gear in this car does not work well when you are driving under 100km/h, because your speed will actually slow down in every uphill due to lack of power. That is why you end up using the 4th gear instead. For high speed downhill and flat roads the 5th gear is usable. It does make the economy better tho. Also, just to clarify: I LOVE my old Fiesta, best car ever and never want to sell it.
8:56 "In some cars you're all over the place with the switches, this is all at your finger tips" THERE'S BUGGER ALL SWITCHES THERE, IT'S THE BASE MODEL! 😂😂
I've driven lots of cars of different styles and sizes. From student to businessman. Ford is the best for vfm and innovative designs. My fondest, was still my fiesta mk1 upgrade 1982. Fun quick and easy to work on. Student days are special.
@@dungareesareforfools No, they rusted very quickly underneath. Floors, sills, arches, front and rear valances etc. would rust right through. As was the case for most small cars of that era.
My grandpa owned a fiesta popular 950. The most basic version. It was loud, slow and uncomfortable. But very reliable. Netherttheless we suggested that when he sold it he treated himself to a bit more luxury especially as they often did long trips visiting family. Maybe a fiesta ghia 5 speed or an escort since Ford treated him well. A few years later he announced they had got a new car. And what was it. Something more luxurious? Nope. A fiat panda 750cc! The loudest car ever and a right pig to get started in the winter too. They loved both cars.
Still got a 1.1 5 speed '86 with no cat but it is currently sorn and the corrosion warranties are long expired! It would do the claimed mpg figure at 56mph and around 40mpg in traffic. Not sure about it being aerodynamic and quiet at speed though!
a friend of mine had a mk1 fiesta 1.0L. the headgasket went so he rebuilt the head and put it all back together and it ran fine. great little car until tragedy happened. we went visiting his relatives one Sunday evening and about 9:30pm we heard a loud bang outside. an elderly gentleman drove straight into the back of it with his 2.8i Granada. the off side rear was pushed right in with the impact and the car was written off by the insurance. the granada believe it or not got off lightly with a badly damaged bumper. we went everywhere in that little fiesta and it was a rather sad demise. it was a very solid car even underneath.
This was my first car. You had to adjust the choke your self. No power steering. Floor mounted gears no electric windows but I loved it. Crap as overtaking mine was a 950 engine. Mine was full of previous bumps but it got me about. Had a radio casettee player. Very easy to park and the boot was ok too. It was radiant red to start with and then turned off red.
950 popular, 4 gears, no headrests mine didn't even have a radio. It did have mould on the back seats though, which I think was an added extra. Mine was sky blue, and I managed to get some pepperpot alloys. I always wanted a white XR2, maybe one day.
Mein Ford Fiesta MK 2 mit 50 PS ist von 1985 und jetzt 34 Jahre alt, nicht restauriert, im Originallack , 61.000 km gelaufen , keinerlei Abgasreinigung und er läuft wie eine Nähmaschiene. Ich liebe dieses Auto als Erinnerung der 80er jahre und daher wird er nur bei gutem Wetter aus der Garage geholt --------- My Ford Fiesta MK 2 with 50 hp is from 1985 and now 34 years old, not restored, in the original paint, 61,000 km run, no emission control and he runs like a sewing machine. I love this car as a reminder of the 80s and therefore it is only brought out of the garage in good weather
People are taking the piss out of this car ..But please just hang on... Let's look at the competition in 1983 Austin Metro... Renault 5 ...I rest my case. I had the pleasure of owning a MK 2 Ford Fiesta many years ago. I can confirm these were a cracking little car. Back in the day before everybody drove around in a big dumb 2-ton SUV. Well done Ford for this little gem of a car.
the times when cars had carburators, no cats, ... and are absolutely not allowed in literally any LEZ city in Europe anymore lol … those are the kind of cars that drove me home from the hospital when I was born
Thanks for uploading this. I find these videos fascinating. It's so sad and in many ways unbelievable that this astonishingly successful car is no longer made and I never liked Fords.
Oh yeah! you're right, our main car, my dad used to drive was a 90's Land Rover. Coming to think of it, it's normal. I was thinking about one of those analogue clocks you have on the kitchen wall haha
These look better than the ones we had in the states. We used to get them as rental cars when I was in the Navy. That's what you got if you got the economy car. They were fine unless you had big inclines. Going up those steep hills in Hawaii and California it sounded like a lawnmower and the RPMs were near red line.
I had a crash in one of theses, took a country lane bend at 60mph and rolled about 8 times and landed on the roof, I got out with just a scratch and the car held up extremely well, it was like a tank and definitely saved my life haha I wasn’t driving btw
@@EgoShredder haha tbh wasn't worried about police but when they found my phone in the car after I'd long gone they went through it and dialed "mum" .......... that scared me more than anything they could do 😂😂 the car wasn't stolen but wasn't insured 😅
Aye, I was thinking that, the car at the beginning of the video looks like it rolled off the DeLorean line in Belfast! When they did the close up of the front and rear lights I was thinking "Those lights were fitted by a blind plumber I'm guessing..."
"19 stage anti-corrosion treatment"....that must have lasted about 19 minutes because they rusted like no tomorrow! Very few made it past 10 years old due to rust. That never stopped them selling like hot cakes mind, and the XR2/XR2i became a favorite for boy racers on a budget. Bet one of those would be worth good money now if you could find one!
To be fair most lower priced cars today are often scrapped within 10 years due to being uneconomical to repair. People who bought fiestas new weren't the type to keep them garaged when not in use, they were cars that were used and handed down. My neighbour has a 75 Triumph stag, only used weekends, just 60k miles, hardly a comparison I know, as it'd have cost at least twice as much as a top of the range fiesta, possibly 3 times , so would have expected it to last
I had a B-Reg silver 1.1L looked just like the one 11:40mins in. That silver paint (Strato Silver?) was actually lovely and quite thick compared to the others paints it seemed (and heavier?) but the bugger still rusted like an iron nail in the sea - the sills had to be welded-up to pass the MOT three times and then the centering spring for the gear-stick failed which meant only i knew how to drive it. Though that car carried a lot and did a lot, it was very capable and managed 100mph downhill but understeered like a bar of soap. Sold it for £100 and got an E-reg black MK2 1.4S for £400 quid in 2003. Didn't last long :-D
The headlights don't line up with the bonnet, the bumpers don't line up with the body, the indicators don't line up with anything. The car looks like it has been crash repaired by some dodgy backstreet garage and this is how it came new? Quality control?
Can't be on a flatbed , nothing in front pulling and 80s special effects weren't that advanced and it would be obvious if it were a blue screen. Speedo obviously knackered even in sales demonstrator model. Ford build quality for you.
The cars only going about 10mph, the speedo only starts at 10mph on them. Look how slow the railings are going by and the traffic ahead is a mile away. Probably had to slow right down when the humongous 80s mobile video camera was shoved next to her!
