The Ford Pinto, introduced in 1971, stands as a pivotal model in automotive history, emblematic of both innovation and controversy. Designed to compete in the burgeoning subcompact market dominated by imports, the Pinto was Ford's response to the growing consumer demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles amidst the energy crisis of the late 1960s and early 1970s...
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