A rambling response... You can finally get a Mustang with independent rear suspension, by the way. But, speaking of efficiency, I have a 2005 Ford GT that gets in the area of 27 mpg when I'm gentle with it. I don't mind adjusting points or even dealing with carburetor issues. But, today's folks ain't gonna deal with that - not anymore, not now that they know they can have cars with electronic ignition and fuel injection. Oh, this is related, and 'car culture' is just as strong as it ever was, probably even stronger. There are even more drag strips now than there have ever been. There's track days, autocross, cars and coffee, and hoon and tune events. And the Fairmont sounds like a relay. I had a beat up old Nissan Maxima that ate them like potato chips.