Random Car Facts

[RDF97]

I didn't see a point to quote you when I could just simply refer to your username.
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Another fact, which is simple: Volkswagen owns Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, and Bentley.

Don't forget Bugatti. And Skoda and Seat.

 

[Doog]

Well than post non ford stuff... easy solution.

The Toyota Tundra was originally supposed to be called the T150, but Ford filed a lawsuit against Toyota citing that it was too similar to their F-150, so the truck was renamed to Tundra.

The first manufacturer to offer radar cruise control was Mitsubishi, on the Japanese domestic market Diamante in 1995. Unlike later radar systems, it does not use the brakes, but rather downshifts or accelerates to maintain a safe distance between the car in front of it. It was known as Preview Distance Control. Toyota was the first manufacturer to offer a radar system that also controlled braking in the 1997 Toyota Celsior. The first manufacturer to bring radar cruise control to the US was Toyota, with the LS430 in 2000.

Similar to the T150/F-150 controversy, Lincoln had originally planned to name the LS sedan the LS6 and LS8, depending on the engine. Lexus raised concern, citing that it was too similar the LS400. Lincoln simply renamed the sedans LS V6 and LS V8. The V8 in the Lincoln LS is a 3.9 liter Jaguar engine.

The Jaguar X-Type shared its platform with the Ford Mondeo.

The steering wheel in the 1990s Aston Martin V8 Vantage can also be found in a Fox Body Mustang, the early 90s Taurus and early 90s F-150.

The 1.6 liter four cylinder in the R52 and R53 (2002-2006) Mini Cooper was co-developed with Chrysler and Rover, which was then owned by BMW. This engine can be found in the non-US market PT Cruiser and Dodge Neon, as well as Chery A11 and A15.

In the late 90s, the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Convertible costed over sixty thousand dollars in the US. In the 90s.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Don't forget Bugatti. And Skoda and Seat.

I knew I was forgetting a few manufactures. Thanks for reminding me.

 

[RDF97]

I knew I was forgetting a few manufactures. Thanks for reminding me.

They also had a partnership with Suzuki but off the top of my head, VW weren't sharing enough technical secrets and that saw the end of the partnership.

 

[Roger the Horse]

The Volkswagen Up! was the 2012 world car of the year.

 

[Slash]

Um, The Ford Mustang and Bronco both have a "II" counterpart. As in, there's a gen of both cars that were dubbed "Mustang II" and "Bronco II". I kinda hope Ford doesn't do that again with anymore of their cars.

I had a few Bronco II's. They were the biggest piles we've ever owned besides a Pontiac Ventura. Broke down frequently, pieces would fall off, was really squirrelly to drive, tire rolled off while driving once (shop's fault), very squished inside, Cologne V6 sounded like a tractor, and we ultimately got rid of it after the steering went. And that was with 2 other parts cars on top of it.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

They also had a partnership with Suzuki but off the top of my head, VW weren't sharing enough technical secrets and that saw the end of the partnership.

Suzuki has also partnered with GM, Toyota, and Daewoo right?

I had a few Bronco II's. They were the biggest piles we've ever owned besides a Pontiac Ventura. Broke down frequently, pieces would fall off, was really squirrelly to drive, tire rolled off while driving once (shop's fault), very squished inside, Cologne V6 sounded like a tractor, and we ultimately got rid of it after the steering went. And that was with 2 other parts cars on top of it.

wow, that could explain why I see immature "Found On Road Dead" jokes sometimes on the internet and explain why they replaced it with the Explorer.

 

[Slash]

wow, that could explain why I see immature "Found On Road Dead" jokes sometimes on the internet and explain why they replaced it with the Explorer.

I hate to admit it because I liked it for what it was and it had so much more potential but the engines weren't Fords, I think they were Mitsubishi's, and mostly everything on it was poop.

The worst Ford I can think of as far as reliability. Everything else is good though for the most part.

Plus, the Explorer got the 302 =P

 

[MatskiMonk]

Another fact, which is simple: Volkswagen owns Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, and Bentley.

It's not quite that simple though....

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

It's not quite that simple though....

What? It's not simple to be aware that a car company owns a lot of car brands. That's what I meant by 'simple'.

 

[05XR8]

I hate to admit it because I liked it for what it was and it had so much more potential but the engines weren't Fords, I think they were Mitsubishi's, and mostly everything on it was poop.

The worst Ford I can think of as far as reliability. Everything else is good though for the most part.

Plus, the Explorer got the 302 =P

Fact: The Ford Explorer in Australia is known as the Ford "Exploder" because of its unreliability.

 

[Slash]

Fact: The Ford Explorer in Australia is known as the Ford "Exploder" because of its unreliability.

I see explorers all over up here. I'd say they are pretty reliable especially with the 5.0.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

10 cars use the Ford/Mazda CD3 Platform.
2 Fords (Coutour and Fusion) were sold in the US that are sold as the Ford Mondeo in the UK.

 

[ildd]

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS has an $11,000 carbon fiber hood and is the largest current production hood.

When I'm bored I like to watch Jay Lenos Garage on YouTube...

 

[05XR8]

I see explorers all over up here. I'd say they are pretty reliable especially with the 5.0.

I've never known them to be bad in the states( just the bad tire choice incident). It's when I came here, Australians I've met, say they're just unreliable.

 

[Slash]

I've never known them to be bad in the states( just the bad tire choice incident). It's when I came here, Australians I've met, say they're just unreliable.

I think it's subjective really.

 

[White & Nerdy]

The Volkswagen Up! was the 2012 world car of the year.

That's pretty sad...

 

[Roger the Horse]

Turbochargers are now making large engines redundant, increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions while still retaining the same levels of power.

 

[Conbon14]

That's pretty sad...

Ive been in one and they are actually great cars 👍

 

[playnthru]

Turbochargers are now making large engines redundant, increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions while still retaining the same levels of power.

Not exactly.

Yes small turbocharged engines have benefits. However it's also true that all turbo charged engines share those same benefits.

As to the same levels of power? No, not the same levels. Better yes, same no.

Opinion does not equal fact.

 

[GranTurismo916]

That's pretty sad...

How? It's a good economy car.

 

[Zenith]

Turbochargers are now making large engines redundant, increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions while still retaining the same levels of power.

That would be a random car opinion. There is so much more to engine building than the characteristics you listed.

 

[Roger the Horse]

That would be a random car opinion. There is so much more to engine building than the characteristics you listed.

Ok, making large engines redundant in that car manufacturers are increasingly using smaller engines to achieve the same amount of power and torque as previous discontinued larger engines while reducing the weight and emissions.

Happy.

 

[Slash]

Ok, making large engines redundant in that car manufacturers are increasingly using smaller engines to achieve the same amount of power and torque as previous discontinued larger engines while reducing the weight and emissions.

Happy.

I wouldn't say they aren't as heavy as some of the older ones.

 

[Zenith]

That's still an unspecific and inaccurate claim. Many manufacturers aren't using turbocharges, others, like SRT are using larger displacement engines than before.

It's like saying "Cars are getting bigger."

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

GM rebadges their cars way too many times!


Honda never sold any of the gens of the Civic Type R in the US.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Turbochargers are now making large engines redundant, increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions while still retaining the same levels of power.

Not all the time. When I was shopping around for a fun family car I noticed alot of turbo cars IE Mazdaspeed3, WRX etc got the same or lower MPG than a same year Mustang GT. Displacement doesn't automatically mean horrid mpg. I average around 25 MPG with my pushrod 302 Mustang which is about the same MPG get from my 2.2L Subaru Legacy.

 

[RDF97]

Suzuki has also partnered with GM, Toyota, and Daewoo right?.

Did they? I didn't know that. If they were to be partners with Daewoo from December 2002 then technically they would've fallen under GM's coperate umbrella. But I don't know if Daewoo is still under control of GM.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Did they? I didn't know that. If they were to be partners with Daewoo from December 2002 then technically they would've fallen under GM's coperate umbrella. But I don't know if Daewoo is still under control of GM.

I'm pretty sure that I've seen Daewoo cars here in the US badged as suzukis and I also seen something about that on wikipedia.

 

[Slash]

Not all the time. When I was shopping around for a fun family car I noticed alot of turbo cars IE Mazdaspeed3, WRX etc got the same or lower MPG than a same year Mustang GT. Displacement doesn't automatically mean horrid mpg. I average around 25 MPG with my pushrod 302 Mustang which is about the same MPG get from my 2.2L Subaru Legacy.

That's pretty good considering that motor was around for 40 years.