Introduced in 1978 during the opec oil embargo, this compact car would appeal to families and young drivers who were looking for a budgetfriendly and stylish car.
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE FORD FAIRMONT
A successor to the Ford Pinto model. The Fiarmont was introduced in the 1978 model year and was offered as a twodoor coupe, fourdoor sedan, and wagon.
The 1978 Ford Fairmont was marketed as a more upscale and sophisticated compact car compared to the Ford Pinto, and was designed to appeal to consumers who wanted a more stylish and wellappointed car in the compact segment. It was offered with a range of fourcylinder and V8 engines, and buyers could choose from a variety of options and packages to customize their Fairmont to their needs and preferences.
In terms of design, the Fairmont featured a more aerodynamic body style, with a distinctive grille, rectangular headlamps, and bodycolor side moldings. The interior was also updated, with a more modern dashboard and instrument cluster, and higherquality materials.