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Cougar

1998 to 2002

Ford Cougar
Coupe 1998 to 2002
  • Looks stylish, handles well
  • Lumpy low-speed ride
Escort

1990 to 2001

Ford Escort Hatchback
Hatchback 1990 to 2001
  • Easy to drive; cheap to run
  • Rivals offer more comfort and finesse
Fiesta

2002 on

Ford Fiesta
Hatchback 2002 on
  • Easy to drive, room for four adults, lively engines
  • Dull interior, not enough luggage space for four adults
Ford Fiesta ST
ST 2005 on
  • A thrilling drive
  • Not the hottest small hatchback

1999 to 2002

Ford Fiesta
Hatchback 1999 to 2002
  • Handling; ride; good security kit
  • Cramped rear seat; poor luggage space

1995 to 1999

Ford Fiesta
Hatchback 1995 to 1999
  • Lively 16-valve engines; much improved ride and refinement
  • Not enough room for rear passengers or luggage
Focus

2005 on

Ford Focus Hatchback
Hatchback 2005 on
  • Good to drive, smart looking, wide choice of engines
  • Boot and rear passenger space could be more practical
Ford Focus ST
ST 2005 on
  • Fantastic engine and handling
  • Boy racer attention
Ford Focus Saloon
Saloon 2005 on
  • High quality; good to drive
  • Hatch and estate are more practical
Ford Focus Coupé Cabriolet
Coupé Cabriolet 2006 on
  • Refined, quality feel, comfort
  • Rear styling not to everyone's liking
Ford Focus Estate
Estate 2005 on
  • Good quality, good to drive, estate practicality
  • Dreary estate image

1998 to 2004

Ford Focus Hatchback
Hatchback 1998 to 2004
  • Good choice of engines and trim, easy to drive, ST170 is cheap, fast and fun
  • Poor equipment on early models
Ford Focus RS
RS 2002 to 2003
  • Attractive, exclusive and exciting
  • Needs concentration to drive quickly
Ford Focus Saloon
Saloon 1998 to 2004
  • It's like the Focus hatchback
  • But not as handsome with a boott
Ford Focus Estate
Estate 1998 to 2004
  • Looks good and drives well, plenty of space, ST170 is brilliant
  • Pricey for what you get, sales rep image
Focus C-MAX

2003 on

Ford Focus C-MAX
Estate 2003 on
  • Superb interior build quality, solid feel, neat styling
  • No seven seat option, not as practical or flexible as some rivals
Fusion

2002 on

Ford Fusion
Estate 2002 on
  • Excellent ride, more luggage space than Fiesta
  • Awkward styling and mediocre equipment levels
Galaxy

2006 on

Ford Galaxy
Estate 2006 on
  • Practical, spacious and good to drive
  • Size makes manoeuvring more challenging

2000 to 2006

Ford Galaxy
Estate 2000 to 2006
  • Comfort, car-like, passenger space, seven seats.
  • Wind noise, snatchy transmission, pricey.

1995 to 2000

Ford Galaxy
Estate 1995 to 2000
  • Excellent all-rounder, class leader.
  • Minor niggles, especially electrical.
Ka

1996 on

Ford Ka
Hatchback 1996 on
  • Still looks good, cheap to run, fun to drive
  • Limited rear space, dated interior, lacks refinement
Kuga

2008 on

Ford Kuga
Estate 2008 on
  • Style, quality finish, versatility, green engine
  • Restricted choice of engines, limited off-road ability
Mondeo

2007 on

Ford Mondeo Hatchback
Hatchback 2007 on
  • Huge interior, incredibly comfortable, upmarket styling
  • May now be too large for some buyers, satellite navigation isn't standard even on top models
Ford Mondeo Saloon
Saloon 2007 on
  • Roomy, comfortable, stylish
  • May now be too large for some buyers, satellite navigation isn't standard on any model
Ford Mondeo Estate
Estate 2007 on
  • Elegant styling, good lugging ability, roomy interior, high-quality fittings
  • Confusing model names

2000 to 2007

Ford Mondeo Hatchback
Hatchback 2000 to 2007
  • Spacious, good to drive and comfortable
  • Heavy depreciation
Ford Mondeo Saloon
Saloon 2000 to 2007
  • Spacious, good to drive and comfortable.
  • Saloon has narrower appeal than the hatchback.
Ford Mondeo Estate
Estate 2000 to 2007
  • Spacious, good to drive and comfortable
  • Heavy depreciation

1993 to 2000

Ford Mondeo Hatchback
Hatchback 1993 to 2000
  • Well designed, easy to own, satisfying to drive.
  • Some shabby cars about now.
Puma

1997 to 2002

Ford Puma
Coupe 1997 to 2002
  • Fun factor; styling
  • Go-faster Fiesta
S-MAX

2006 on

Ford S-MAX
Estate 2006 on
  • Huge cabin and boot, fold flat seats, great to drive
  • Stability control not standard
Scorpio

1995 to 1999

Ford Scorpio Saloon
Saloon 1995 to 1999
  • Affordable luxury; reliability
  • Styling - unless you like the trans-Atlantic look
StreetKa

2003 to 2006

Ford StreetKa
Roadster 2003 to 2006
  • One of the best-looking convertibles on the market.
  • Ford skimped on the interior.