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THE FACTS
Ford Mustang (Fox Body)
Mustang SVO Mustang 5.0 1984-1986 1979-1993
ENGINE
Displacement 2301 cc/140 cu in 4942 cc/302 cu in
Bore X stroke 96.04 mm x 79.4 mm 101.6 mm x 76.2 mm (4.0 in x 3.0 in)
BHP @ RPM 175-205 @ 4400-5000 119-230 @ 4200
Torque @ RPM 210-248 lb ft/285-336 N-m @ 3000-3200 194-300 lb ft/263-407 N-m @ 1800-3000
Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.3:1 - 9.0:1
Fuel delivery Fuel Injection Carburetor or Fuel Injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 5-Speed 4-Speed/5-Speed
Automatic N/A 3-Speed/4-Speed
Final Drive 3.73:1 3.27:1/2.73:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4592 mm/180.8 in 4554 mm/179.3 in
Overall Width 1755 mm/69.1 in 1755 mm/69.1 in
Overall Height 1323 mm/52.1 in 1323 mm/52.1 in
Wheelbase 2523 mm/100.5 in 2523 mm/100.5 in
Front Track 1468 mm/57.8 in 1438 mm/56.6 in
Rear Track 1481 mm/58.3 in 1468 mm/57.8 in
Fuel Tank 58.3 liters/15.4 gallons 58.3 liters/15.4 gallons
Trunk Capacity 849 liters/30 cu ft 849 liters/30 cu ft (coupe) 283 liters/10 cu ft (convertible)
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Live axle, with coil springs, telescopic shocks, Live axle, with coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti- anti-roll bar roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Disc, power assist Drum, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 7.5 seconds 6-7 seconds
Top Speed 85 MPH (limit of gauge) 85 MPH (limit of gauge)
Fuel Consumption 20 MPG 18 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Ford Mustang (Fox body): Great value in a functional sports car; good looking with ample performance from the V8 versions, especially the later fuel-injected models. Convertibles have room for four. Purpose-built police versions
are a best-kept secret. Good parts support with lots of
upgrade potential.
AGreat entry-level collectible that’s easy to live with
ÅWell-maintained examples, especially convertibles, are harder to find and increasing in value
ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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