2011 Fiesta, Mazda2: they share the same platform and nothing else, says Ford

The Ford Fiesta and Mazda2, which are two budget cars on the same platform, may have many similarities. And both even made their world debuts at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show and received redesigns for Europe in 2008.

However, Ford thought it best to discuss how they differ from each other. Firstly, they have different engines, lengths and sheet metal. In the US, Ford will offer a sedan and hatchback, while Mazda will only sell a five-door. Mazda also sells a three-door in Europe. Mazda may have its “zoom-zoom” marketing but the Ford engine is actually more powerful and features variable camshaft timing.
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commander104 - 12/8/2009 6:35:16 PM

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so does that mean there can be a mazdaspeed2 w/ the ford engine?

tango - 12/8/2009 10:59:37 PM

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This is just propaganda. Mazda and Ford are divorcing but they will live in the same house, sleep in the same bed, and occasionally they will screw each other when they both feel like it. Okay, now that the explicit analogy has been made, I like these cars but I would never buy one. In this century, nobody can make a case for having drums at the rear of any car. Drum brakes remove any car having them from my list of things to be even interested in, let alone buying.

LACMAN - 12/9/2009 10:36:27 AM

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Wow. I just configured a loaded Fiesta out of curiosity and it came out to 22K. What the hell.

pennfootball - 12/9/2009 10:58:15 AM

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They wanted to add upmarket toys on it so the price went up accordingly because the demographic of urbanites that will buy it have money and want leather.

LACMAN - 12/9/2009 1:22:52 PM

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Hmm... Makes sense. I guess the typical grad or college student wouldnt be concerned with having their ride optioned out.