Production of Ford Mustang began in 1964, making it the longest-produced Ford car. The history of the model, however, can be traced all the way back to 1961, when the first prototype “Ford Mustang l” was designed.
Considering the emphasis on performance, Ford Mustang actually offers options with good fuel efficiency for the class. The most fuel efficient are generally the 2.3 EcoBoost variants, with their consumption being as low as 8 l/100 km (29.4 mpg), while across the rest of the range, economy figures go up to 16 l/100 km (14.7 mpg).
Ford Mustang cars, powered by 3.7-liter V6 engines, are able to produce 304 Hp and 366 Nm of torque.
Ford Mustang Shelby variants are the most powerful in the model range, with the GT350 producing 526 Hp and 582 Nm of torque and the GT500 producing the impressive 760 Hp and 847 Nm of torque.
Ford Mustang variants, equipped with 4.6-liter engines, go from 0 to 100 km/h in between 4.9 and 5.5 seconds, with the Cobra versions being the fastest in this range.
The top speed, that a Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 can reach, is between 249 km/h (154.72 mph) and 267 km/h (165.91 mph).
Yes, the 2.3-liter powertrains, that a part of the Ford Mustang range is equipped with, are 4-cylinder engines.
Yes, the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol engine, powering some recent Ford Mustang variants, are turbocharged.
Most Ford Mustang vehicles do have a four-seat configuration. A few variants, however, such as the Shelby GT350, for example, have only two seats.
Ford Mustang is more often described as a pony car (a sporty, affordable, compact car with emphasis on performance), rather than a muscle car. Some model variants, however, with higher-performance equipment, are classified as muscle cars.
Yes, each generation Ford Mustang, with the exception of the second generation range, is available in a convertible body style.
The Ford Mustang range consists of a number of variants, equipped with different powertrains and having different characteristics, so it is hard to tell how reliable the model is as a whole. Generally, it’s not uncommon for performance-oriented cars to have trouble with reliability, meaning they need to be well taken care of. According to Mustang owners reports, however, there haven’t been any serious issues or major recalls. Drivers are overall quite satisfied with the performance and quality of their Mustang vehicles and say that with proper maintenance, they can be highly durable.