20. Ford Escort Mk1
Although the British car industry was always known for luxury and sports cars, their economy models were just as interesting. And this was the case with the Escort Mk1, a mass-produced economy car that became one of Ford’s global best sellers. Also, it was a fantastically successful motorsport legend.
Ford introduced in the Escort Mk1 in 1968. It was a compact rear-wheel-drive saloon aimed at family buyers. And the basic version used the forgettable 1.1 and 1.3-liter engines. But for those who wanted more, Ford offered the hot 1600 RS and RS 2000 models. They had special suspensions and engines. They also had a lot of power and low weight. This combination made them capable of defeating much more expensive cars. Overall, they were proper racing monsters.