Thunder meets FRP on Pistonheads

[Dal]

...And if you're talking about how fun to drive a Puma is, conversation soon turns to the wide-shouldered, steroidal form of the Racing Puma. If the standard Puma has a rep among the cognoscenti as a bit of a driver's gem (for those prepared to put up with the odd 'hairdresser' jibe), then the Racing Puma is the Koh-i-Noor of the little Ford coupe.

Which is why, when I found out that Ford would have its heritage fleet example available to try at a recent press event, I made darn sure I could take AX51 GGA along for a quick comparison.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26137" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[quest63]

Maybe they will breed baby Frunders we can all afford :lol:

 

[Flying Scotsman]

And that would comprise of what compromise between the two?

Why would you want anything from a thunder, Its just a different interior and a different colour... Nothing Special.

 

[Neil]

Interesting how the author prefers the standard car. He's got a point, the standard car is arguably the better car - it is more usuable, more of the time. (I can name several ex FRP owners who went back to the 1.7!)

As for the Thunder, I don't think it's the special edition of choice - that honour for me goes to the Milly.

 

[Zara]

I love the FRP as the daily, definately much preferred than my old standard cars by far

in agreement with Neil about the Milly though!

 

[quest63]

Hmmm maybe a Frilly instead of a Frunder then

 

[Flying Scotsman]

FRUBO.....!! That's a gen! :thumbs:

 

[Zara]

what about a frilly frunder :lol:

 

[Flying Scotsman]

This will get carried away.... They just had different badges on them... what makes them so special?

 

[Neil]

Afraid not. Have a read of this

http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=64" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[spike.]

If I was going for a puma, I'd go for a millie

 

[quest63]

what about a frilly frunder :lol:

Sounds like something from 50 shades of grey, I'll have two

 

[Zara]

50 shades of grey?!! theres that many shades of GREY?!!! REALLY!!

 

[quest63]

:grin:

 

[slayllian]

Gotta be the Frack, cant beat those slidy seats! mind the frilly and frunder have those too!

 

[Sparx]

what the frup has this thread turned into ... :lol:

 

[quest63]

Its Frilling isnt it

 

[wainie]

A bit biased here.......but i think the 'black' is the best of the special eds :grin:

 

[Flying Scotsman]

Afraid not. Have a read of this

http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=64" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes but you get my meaning... the 'special editions' were no FRP type of improvements, just a colour change and a wheel change and an interior material..

 

[XIIVVX]

Add me to the list of those who, overall, prefer the 1.7 to the FRP

Each has its strong points, and for a Sunday leisure blast the FRP is hard to beat.