Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Ford Mustang II?

1979–1993 vs 1974–1978 · Coupe/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Coupe

In short

Length: Mustang III (Fox) 4,570 mm, Mustang II 4,445 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Mustang III (Fox) 290 l, Mustang II 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Mustang III (Fox) 10.2 l/100 km, Mustang II 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Mustang III (Fox) 65–173 kW, Mustang II 65–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Mustang III (Fox) 14 items (L), Mustang II 14 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993 · 7 engines · L, GL, GLX, LXSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Mustang II1974–1978 · 3 engines · Base, Ghia, Mach 1, King CobraSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993no listings	Ford Mustang II1974–1978no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,531 mm–4,570 mm	Length4,445 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm	Width1,786 mm
Height	Height1,316 mm–1,331 mm	Height1,275 mm–1,280 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,550 mm	Wheelbase2,438 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance128 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–290 l	Trunk volume250 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,490 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1993	Production years1974–1978
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines3
Power	Power65–173 kW (88–235 hp)	Power65–102 kW (88–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–4.9	Displacement (l)2.3–4.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.3	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 5.0 SVT Cobra	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 5.0 V8
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed175 km/h
Trim levelsL · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · L	Items in the base trim14 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · SVT Cobra	Items in the top trim19 · King Cobra
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows—	Tinted Windows✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels✓	R14 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Ford Mustang II?

Length: Ford Mustang III (Fox) 4,570 mm, Ford Mustang II 4,445 mm (a 125 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,438 mm. Boot: 290 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Ford Mustang II?

The most frugal Ford Mustang III (Fox) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.3); the most frugal Ford Mustang II 10.5 l/100 km (2.3).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Ford Mustang II?

The strongest Ford Mustang III (Fox) makes 173 kW (235 hp) (5.0 SVT Cobra); the strongest Ford Mustang II 102 kW (139 hp) (5.0 V8).

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