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Ford KA 1996-
Radical styling marks out the first in a series of innovative late 1990's fords. KA is based on fiesta with a willing but elderly engine. Comfortable in front but cramped in the back.
Petrol engines - 1.3, 1.6
Car insurance group - 2 to 6
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Ford Fiesta 1989-1997
Good supermini offers good value and cheap running costs
Petrol engines - 1.1. 1.3 Diesel engines - 1.8
Car insurance group - 4 to 7
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Ford fiesta 1995-1999
More refined and better ride than before.
Petrol engines - 1.25, 1.3, 1.4 Diesel engines - 1.8
Car insurance group - 5 to 7
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Ford Fiesta 1999-2002
Facelifted body and interior. Fun to drive, generally reliable and cheap to buy.
Petrol engines - 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 Diesel engines - 1.8
Car insurance group - 4 to 9
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Ford Fiesta 2002
Looks like a baby focus, with more room in the back.
Petrol engines - 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 Diesel engines - 1.4
Car insurance group - 2 to 9
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Ford Puma 1997-2002
An exciting small ford, developed from fiesta but with its own strong identity. Good performance and sharp handling.
Petrol engines - 1.4, 1.6, 1.7
Car insurance group - 9 to 15
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Ford Fusion 2002-
Long, tall version of fiesta with same engines.
Petrol engines - 1.4, 1.6 Diesel engines - 1.4
Car insurance group - 4 to 7
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Ford Escort 1990-2001
An improvement on earlier escorts.
Petrol engines - 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 Diesel engines - 1.8
Car insurance group - 4 to 13
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Ford Focus 1998-2004
Good to drive, spacious and comfy. Available as 3 and 5 door hatchback, 4 door saloon and 5 door estate.
Petrol engines - 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 Diesel engines - 1.8
Car insurance group - 4 to 16
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Ford Mondeo 1993-2000
Second generation mondeo has lots of improvements on the very competent MK1.
Petrol engines - 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5
Car insurance group - 7 to 18
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Ford Mondeo 2000-
The latest Mondeo has grown up and filled out. Its offers high levels of safety, a roomy and well finished interior and generous specifications.
Petrol engines - 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 Diesel engines - 2.0, 2.2
Car insurance group - 7 to 17
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Ford Scorpio 1995-1999
Controversial grille and americanised styling hide many improvements, including more precise handling and more controlled ride.
Petrol engines - 2.0, 2.3, 2.9 Diesel engines - 2.5
Car insurance group - 13 to 16
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Ford Cougar 1998-2002
Stylish replacement for the probe. Based on a MK2 mondeo and reasonably well equipped. More of a cruiser than a sports car.
Petrol engines - 2.0, 2.5
Car insurance group - 11 to 14
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Ford Galaxy 1995-2000
Roomy well built MPV
Petrol engines - 2.0, 2.3, 2.8 Diesel engines - 1.9
Car insurance group - 10 to 14
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Ford Galaxy 2000-
Capable, versatile and well equipped.
Petrol engines - 2.3, 2.8 Diesel engines - 1.9
Car insurance group - 11 to 16
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Ford Maverick 2001-2003
Based on the mazda tribute but not as popular as previous model.
Petrol engines - 2.0, 3.0
Car insurance group - 9 to 12
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Ford Explorer 1997-2001
Big, American 4x4 is good off road and the 4.0 litre V6 engine is powerful, but thirsty. Spacious and well equipped.
Petrol engines - 4.0
Car insurance group - 17
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