Mazda Bongo

The Mazda Bongo is a van made by Mazda Motor Corp. of Japan. Since 1978, it has been exported as the Mazda E-Series and as the Ford Econovan.

1966

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Mazda introduced its small van, the Bongo, in 1966. It featured a 782cc water-cooled 4-stroke engine driving the rear wheels.

The rear engined Bongo was produced in two versions, the F800 and the F1000 between 1968 - 1978.

1978

The next Bongo van appeared in 1978. It was a mid-engine rear wheel drive vehicle. Ford sold this version of the van as the Ford Econovan, while Mazda sold it for export as the E1300, E1400, and E1600, depending on engine size.

Engines:

• 1978 1.3L TC, 60hp
• 1978-1982 1.6L NA, 80hp
• 1979-1980 1.4L UC, 70hp

1983

The Bongo was redesigned for 1983 with new engines. The Bongo Brawny was a long-wheelbase version.

Engines:

• 1983-1988 2.0L FE
• 1983-1988 2.0L RF Diesel
• 1983-1988 2.2L S2 Diesel