1977 Ford Mustang II
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Modern fans might find the Mustang II undersized and underpowered. But its specifications were typical for the mid-1970s into the mid-1980s, when American automakers struggled with new safety, efficiency and emissions requirements, and against growing competition from high-quality foreign cars. Regardless, buyers embraced the smaller Mustang II and Ford sold more than 1.1 million of them from 1974-1978.
Modern fans might find the Mustang II undersized and underpowered. But its specifications were typical for the mid-1970s into the mid-1980s, when American automakers struggled with new safety, efficiency and emissions requirements, and against growing competition from high-quality foreign cars. Regardless, buyers embraced the smaller Mustang II and Ford sold more than 1.1 million of them from 1974-1978.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1977
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.81.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Gangwere McCabe.
Material
Metal
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Light brown
Dimensions
Height: 52 in
Width: 61 in
Length: 235 in
Inscriptions
on front: FORD on rear of proper left side, above fuel cap: UNLEADED FUEL ONLY on back: FORD / Mustang II
Specifications
Make & Model: 1977 Ford Mustang II
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-6, overhead valves, 171 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 50 inches
Wheelbase: 96 inches
Width: 70 inches
Overall length: 175 inches
Weight: 2790 pounds
Horsepower: 93 at 4200 rpm
Pounds per horsepower: 30
Price: $4401
Average 1977 wage: $12,370/year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 4-1/2 months
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