I think your making a huge mistake. The Ford Escort is in the top ten best selling cars of all time selling more than 20 MILLION units. This point out your ignorance to the automotive industry.
The Cavalier sold well also
268,587 - 1983
462,611 - 1984
383,752 - 1985
432,101 - 1986
346,254 - 1987
322,939 - 1988
376,626 - 1989
310,501 - 1990
326,847 - 1991
225,633 - 1992
251,590 - 1993
254,426 - 1994
151,669 - 1995
261,686 - 1996
315,136 - 1997
238,861 - 1998