Re: Ford Miata?

[Josh Sirota <jss@marimba.com>]

Steve Couture wrote:
> But this car analogy has me stumped.  I thought the Miata was a unique
> Mazda creation.  What Ford model is this guy talking about?  Is there
> a Ford model that shares significant componentry with the Miata?  Is
> this guy thinking about the Mazda Mx-6 / Ford Probe relationship and
> just got the model wrong?  (If that's the case I certainly wouldn't
> call the Mx-6 a "sensation". :)  Or is he thinking that the Capri and
> Miata are somehow related?  Are they?  (I thought the Capri was front
> wheel drive.)

Didn't Ford replace the Escort's 1.9l motor with a Mazda motor?  Is it
the 1.8, as in the Protege and Miata?  I'm just guessing ...

Josh