17: Mercury Bobcat
The Bobcat is the corporate clone of the Ford Pinto and was a failure when it first came out. There were already a lot of controversies that surrounded the Pinto because of the fuel tank fires caused by a faulty design. From an exterior design perspective, the Bobcat wasn’t the best-looking car on the road (via Motorcities).
The hatchback design coupled with the lackluster performance made the car a paltry alternative to the Japanese options. Likewise, the Bobcat lacked any real performance or luxury appointments. This was around the time when the Mercury brand faced increasing competition and their cars were lacking.