In 1960, Ford Canada introduced the Frontenac to give Mercury-Meteor dealers a compact vehicle to sell.

Produced for the 1960 model year only, the Frontenac was essentially a 1960 Ford Falcon with its own unique grille, tail lights, and external trim, including red maple-leaf insignia.

It was the second-best selling compact in Canada during its one year (5% of Ford's total Canadian output).

[2] At launch the Frontenac was available in 2-door and 4-door sedan body styles with 2-door and 4-door station wagons added later.

[3] The Frontenac is one example of U.S. automakers' attempts to market slight variations of U.S. models as unique Canadian makes.