Posted by jdemaris on February 24, 2010 at 15:28:38 from (67.142.130.14):
In Reply to: Ford British Diesel posted by CLTX on February 24, 2010 at 11:11:11:
European fuel mileage is measured differently then EPA figures in the USA. UK "cycles" are used along with larger Imperial gallons instead of US gallons. The new Ford diesel Fiesta gets around 43 MPG in US gallons with EPA type testing.
So, how many consumers in the USA that whine about low power rigs - are going to run out and buy an 88 horse Fiesta that gets 43 MPG? I suspect not many. How many diesel Escorts and turbo-diesel Rangers sold when they were available and diesel was much cheaper then gas? Not many.
EPA regs is a big problem anyway. Ford has sold many small diesels in the USA before, just as GM, Chrysler, Volkswagen and Jeep did. What happened? Sales stunk and small diesels only sold when there were gas shortages. And if they didn't sell when diesel was a lot cheaper then gas, why do you think they'd sell like hot-cakes now?
I suppose Ford has a pretty good idea what they're doing. They ARE only USA car company left that is self-owned and not running on taxpayer money.
If you really want a small diesel Ford, buy an older Escort, or even a turbo-diesel Ranger an and fix it up. Not many people bought them when they were offered new.
My diesel 1981 Chevette gets a best of 48 MPG and my 92 Volkswagen a best of 50 MPG. Average is more around 38 MPG on either.
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