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Auto Talk => Jalopies => Topic started by: cawimmer430 on December 27, 2012, 04:07:57 AM

Poll
Question: Which one for you?
Option 1: Ford Pinto
Option 2: Mercury Bobcat
Option 3: Please point a gun at my head and pull the trigger! Please! I beg you!
Title: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 27, 2012, 04:07:57 AM
FORD PINTO

(http://imageshack.us/a/img141/5165/ford1cm.jpg)




MERCURY BOBCAT

(http://imageshack.us/a/img94/7425/ford2t.jpg)
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 27, 2012, 04:08:36 AM
I'll take the Mercury. More chrome on the outside, baby!  :rockon:
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: Onslaught on December 27, 2012, 05:18:18 AM
Bobcat. Because people won't know WTF it is but everyone knows what a Pinto was. It be better if I could have the outfit that guy has on too.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 27, 2012, 05:22:18 AM
Quote from: Onslaught on December 27, 2012, 05:18:18 AM
Bobcat. Because people won't know WTF it is but everyone knows what a Pinto was. It be better if I could have the outfit that guy has on too.

That's some pretty sweet logic actually. :lol:

Ah yes, '70s fashion and hairstyles...AWESOME!!!  :praise:
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: Payman on December 27, 2012, 08:10:45 AM
Except for hilariously gaudy trim, they are the same cars. A better battle would be between these cars and the Chevy Vega/Pontiac Astre.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 27, 2012, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Rockraven on December 27, 2012, 08:10:45 AM
Except for hilariously gaudy trim, they are the same cars. A better battle would be between these cars and the Chevy Vega/Pontiac Astre.

That will be in the future!  :praise:

Expect stuff like:

Dodge Aspen vs Plymouth Volare
Ford LTD vs Mercury Grand Marquis

etc.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: Payman on December 27, 2012, 08:16:39 AM
(http://image.superchevy.com/f/1976yzx/44225118+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1972-chevrolet-vega-bruces-1972-chevy-vega-z29.jpg)


The Vega was actually a good looking car, kinda like a 3/4 Camaro. I'd even have one with upgraded suspension/brakes and a 305/350 engine.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: Payman on December 27, 2012, 08:19:21 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on December 27, 2012, 08:13:36 AM
That will be in the future!  :praise:

Expect stuff like:

Dodge Aspen vs Plymouth Volare
Ford LTD vs Mercury Grand Marquis

etc.

Instead of pitting the SAME CAR against each other, how about Aspen vs Fairmont, LTD vs Diplomat, Monza vs Mustang ll, etc.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: FoMoJo on December 27, 2012, 09:40:52 AM
Typically, anything from Mercury was a bit more upscale but, in this case, I choose the Pinto.  The Bobcat is, kinda, ugly whereas the Pinto is kinda perky looking.

Another good comparison/choice would be a...

Ford Falcon

(http://media.americantorque.com/photos/2012/03/19/SDC10254_1.jpg)

or a Mercury Comet

(http://www.coyoteclassics.com/images/cars/12103/fullsize/1.jpg)

In this case, I would choose the Mercury...much classier.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: giant_mtb on December 27, 2012, 10:57:37 AM
Why would you ask between a Pinto and a Bobcat?  That's like asking someone if they'd rather have a Crown Vic or a Grand Marquis.  What's the point.

But, I'd take the Bobcat 'cause nobody would know what the heck it is, as mentioned.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: CALL_911 on December 27, 2012, 12:22:49 PM
(https://www.defenders.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/bobcat-stephan-lins-dpc.jpg)

vs.

(http://www.prlog.org/10274708-the-fartless-pinto-bean.jpg)

Easy choice, methinks.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: Northlands on December 27, 2012, 12:37:24 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 27, 2012, 09:40:52 AM
Typically, anything from Mercury was a bit more upscale but, in this case, I choose the Pinto.  The Bobcat is, kinda, ugly whereas the Pinto is kinda perky looking.

Another good comparison/choice would be a...

Ford Falcon

(http://media.americantorque.com/photos/2012/03/19/SDC10254_1.jpg)

or a Mercury Comet

(http://www.coyoteclassics.com/images/cars/12103/fullsize/1.jpg)

In this case, I would choose the Mercury...much classier.

Comet. All the way, and then some.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: Payman on December 27, 2012, 05:10:08 PM
Whoa, this is new. I like it.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 28, 2012, 07:07:35 AM
Quote from: Rockraven on December 27, 2012, 08:19:21 AM
Instead of pitting the SAME CAR against each other, how about Aspen vs Fairmont, LTD vs Diplomat, Monza vs Mustang ll, etc.

Good idea for future polls.

But I kind of like the idea of "Rebadge vs Rebadge".  :cheers:



Quote from: giant_mtb on December 27, 2012, 10:57:37 AM
Why would you ask between a Pinto and a Bobcat?  That's like asking someone if they'd rather have a Crown Vic or a Grand Marquis.  What's the point.

But, I'd take the Bobcat 'cause nobody would know what the heck it is, as mentioned.

Between the CV and GM, I'd take the CV!  :praise:
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 28, 2012, 07:09:27 AM
Four people choose the execution option. Damn, these cars must have sucked so badly then, eh?  :lol:
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: MX793 on December 28, 2012, 07:13:51 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on December 28, 2012, 07:09:27 AM
Four people choose the execution option. Damn, these cars must have sucked so badly then, eh?  :lol:

You either die a fast, clean death by execution or die a horrible death in a fireball when somebody rear-ends your POS car.
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 28, 2012, 07:15:33 AM
Quote from: MX793 on December 28, 2012, 07:13:51 AM
You either die a fast, clean death by execution or die a horrible death in a fireball when somebody rear-ends your POS car.

:lol:
Title: Re: Epic Malaise Era Battle # 1 - Ford Pinto vs Mercury Bobcat
Post by: AutobahnSHO on December 31, 2012, 09:55:27 PM
I have to vote Mercury on this one. It's way uglier but I judge these ones on the models (if present)....