{"id":96008,"date":"2023-11-09T00:10:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T08:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=96008"},"modified":"2023-11-20T12:26:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:26:36","slug":"top-6-ford-broncos-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-6-ford-broncos-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 6 Ford Broncos in History"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

Road systems in the US improved significantly in the 1960s, and with it the demand for comfortable driving experiences also increased greatly. To meet this demand, Ford introduced its very first sports-utility vehicle to the world: the iconic Ford Bronco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its vintage boxy looks and comfortable interior, the Bronco<\/a> quickly became a trailblazer in the industry. Ford has released numerous models of the classic SUV over the years, but some of them are a step above the rest. The question is, which ones have that edge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 1966 Bronco model also had a 92-inch wheelbase and coil springs that made it great both on and off the road, making it a popular choice for off-road racers, farmers, and ranchers. Image source: Dennis Elzinga<\/a> | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1966 Ford Bronco – The Original<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s no better place to start than at the beginning, so let’s talk about the original 1966 Ford Bronco. Designed to compete with the Jeep CJ-5, the Ford Bronco was a simple SUV with a 170 cubic inch six-cylinder engine. It’s a far cry from the monster engines of today, but it was the most powerful among its US competitors at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1966 model also had a 92-inch wheelbase and coil springs that made it great both on and off the road, making it a popular choice for off-road racers, farmers, and ranchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford released three body styles of the Bronco, ensuring that it could cater to as many consumers as possible. The Bronco Roadster had the vintage boxy look with no roof or doors, making it perfect for adventurous drivers who craved that open-air experience. The Bronco Sports Utility had a short pick-up bed for those who needed a little more cargo space. The last and most popular model was the Bronco Wagon, which came with a full-length roof, upper body sides, and steel passenger doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n