In 1970 Ford ceased to manufacture front - wheel drive cars .
In 1970 Ford would stick to the tried and tested and ( it was said at the time ) cheaper and simpler rear wheel drive configuration until the arrival in 1976 of the Ford Fiesta .
In 1970 Ford ceased to manufacture front - wheel drive cars , and would stick to the tried and tested and ( it was said at the time ) cheaper and simpler rear wheel drive configuration until the arrival in 1976 of the Ford Fiesta .