The BEST Cars of 1976! Ford Fiesta Mk1 vs Lotus Esprit - 50 Year Old Classic Icons!

2026 sees the Class of ’76 celebrating 50 years – the year brought us icons like the Porsche 924, Rover SD1, Volvo 300 and Renault 14, but Paul and Joe assembled their favourites in the Ford Fiesta Mk1 and Lotus Esprit to see which one deserves to be Head of Year! Which car from 1976 is YOUR favourite? Let us know in the comments! Welcome to Classics World, your ultimate destination for all things classic cars! At Classics World, we’re a group of petrolheads who love cars of all makes, models and eras. With an emphasis on classics, we celebrate some of the greatest cars ever made from around the world. From loveable people’s cars like the Mini, Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle, to peerless prestige cars from the likes of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, we’ve got it covered. From pre-war rarities to modern classics, Classics World covers every age of automotive icon. With a shared passion for classic cars and an in-depth knowledge, our videos will feature road tests, comparison tests, buying guides, living with advice, interviews and event reports – any opportunity to share our mutual love of classics. So, whatever car takes your fancy, it’s sure to feature on Classics World. Subscribe now and be a part of our passionate automotive community, keeping the classic car spirit alive together: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicswor... Was this video helpful? Please click Like and share it with your friends, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Find Classics World on: Website: https://classicsworld.co.uk Facebook:   / classicsworlduk   Instagram: @classicsworlduk YouTube:    / classicsworlduk   #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #ClassicCarEnthusiast #NostalgicMotoring #CarRestoration #AutomotiveHeritage #ExpertInsights #ClassicCarCommunity #CarCulture #ClassicCarEvents #CarShowcase #RetroCars #TimelessBeauty #CarHistory #AutoAppreciation All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected. Chapters: 0:00 The Class of '76! 0:41 Ford Fiesta Mk1 6:17 Lotus Esprit 11:40 Which Is Best?