Ford Maverick (1970–1977)

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The Ford Maverick is a compact car that was manufactured and marketed by Ford from the 1970 to the 1977 model years. Deriving its name from unbranded range animals, the Maverick replaced the Falcon in North America. In South America and Australia, Falcon production continued separately. Initially the smallest Ford car line in the United States, the Maverick was later slotted between the Pinto and the Torino within the Ford model line. From 1971 to 1977, Lincoln-Mercury sold the Mercury Comet as the divisional counterpart of the Maverick. In deference to its name, the fender badging of the vehicle was stylized to resemble the head of Longhorn cattle. The Maverick utilized the rear-wheel drive chassis of its Ford Falcon predecessor, giving it design commonality with the Ford Mustang. Initially launched as a two-door fastback-roof coupe, Ford introduced a four-door Maverick sedan for 1971. Originally intended to be replaced by the Ford Granada for 1975, increased demand for the Maverick...

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