The Evolution of the Ford Mustang
The Face Of American Muscle
From 1964 1/4 - 2020
Origin Story
Lee Iacocca, Ford general manager and vice president, had a vision of a car that weighed less than 2500 pounds, had bucket seats, a floor shifter and no longer than 180 inches long. Lee's design led to Ford's first race car; in 1962 the first concept of the ford mustang was created. When produced, the Mustang was either a flat top or a convertible, two door, two seater.
The Ford Mustang gave American muscle a new face with this aggressive look of a long hood exposing the wheels and a short back with a sleek top. This look gave the Ford Mustang a name and it made the car instantly famous for its aggressive look.
First Generation
In April of 1964, the first mustang was sold for $4700 which was a steep price for a car at the time. Even though the Mustang was expensive this didn't stop consumers from purchasing it. The first Mustang was produced in Dearborn Michigan. When Mustang had its one year anniversary, Ford had sold over 415,000 cars.
Third Generation
Skipping forward to the Third Generation.
The third generation of Mustangs were a big leap for Ford being a more aerodynamic car and more fuel efficient, as well as making the overall ride more comfortable. In addition the ride quality and handling was improved, along with allowing the passengers to have more interior space. This generation of Mustangs attracted not just Ford enthusiasts but also the average consumer. With these new upgrades Ford also added a new 2.3L forced induce engine making 132hp which was much more than your average grocer getter.
Fourth Generation
Sixth Generation
In the most recent iterations of the Mustang is still sporting the original extended hood, sleek top, and short boot giving it a touch of the past with some of the original design. The Mustang has its many features, one being its trademark trapezoid grill and independent rear suspension. Many feature gaze towards the interior design with new state of the art technology including My-Ford touch, tracking apps, and blinds-spot sensors, as well as premium interior material. In 2015 Ford decided to produce a variety of these cars ranging in a 3.7L V6, a forced induction 2.3L four cylinder, and the classic 5.0L V8. This gave much more variety to consumers than just having one model making it more inclusive.
The one of the newest Mustang on the market is the 2020 Mustang GT fastback, this two door four seater, 5.0L Vi-TCT V8 is a powerhouse producing 480 horsepower and 420 lb of torque stock. This mustang come with everything anyone could wish for and more. From power seating to duel climate control, surround sound, a leather wrapped stearing wheel, and more.
Compare and Contrast
1964 1/4 Ford Mustang
MOST POPULAR- Fords First ever race car with premium leather bucket seats, a inline shifter, and more with a V8 engine producing 210 horsepower and 300 ft-lb of torque.
1994 Mustang GT
MOST POPULAR- The outstanding design of the 1994 Mustang GT brought a new standard to the automotive community. The car is a two door four seater with premium leather seats, AC and heating.
2020 Ford Mustang GT
MOST POPULAR- The 2020 Mustang is a car of speed and class. With a 10-speed select shifter, performance exhaust, heated seats, AC and heating all coming from a 5.0 L V8 engine creating 460 horsepower and 420 ft-lb of torque.
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