Are Bigger Cars the Safest? Not Necessarily Says Interstate Ford
Are Bigger Cars the Safest? Not Necessarily Says Interstate Ford
Dayton's Interstate Ford knows people are looking for quality, safe vehicles when they hit our Ford dealership. It's no surprise many of our customers are wondering if a compact car is a safe option when compared to our larger vehicle models.
Interstate Ford had many great model Fords to choose from but some of the most reasonably-priced, gas-efficient vehicles are our smaller compact cars. But are they safe?
Improving Continually
Ford is dedicated to offering consumers safe, efficient vehicles and our compact and smaller vehicles are safety tested. Ford has continually been implementing higher safety standards and features on all our vehicles. More airbags and safety features are being added as a standard theses days.
If you are interested in learning more, you can check out the government's crash test ratings. Vehicles in the same size class are compared and the information can be found on the window sticker of all our new vehicles. The best ratings equal five stars. The more stars a vehicles has, the more likely the driver will survive a crash no matter what size the vehicle is. Safecar,gov has more details on crash test results.
If you are considering a smaller Ford vehicle, you can add to your protection by opting for more safety options like side-impact airbags and stability control. Remember too that a big part of safety is based on the driver. Keep the vehicle free of distractions and stay focused on the road so you can decrease the likelihood of a vehicle accident.
If you have questions about the safety of our smaller vehicles, don't hesitate to stop by our Dayton Ford dealership and ask for more information. We know we can find the exact Ford model to suit your needs whether it's a larger family vehicle or a fuel-efficient compact car.