Ford Mustang I or Ford Mustang II?

1965–1973 vs 1974–1978 · Coupe/Convertible/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Coupe

In short

Length: Mustang I 4,813 mm, Mustang II 4,445 mm — a 37 cm difference.
Boot: Mustang I 280 l, Mustang II 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Mustang I 13.5 l/100 km, Mustang II 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Mustang I 88–276 kW, Mustang II 65–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Mustang I 14 items (Base), Mustang II 14 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Mustang I1965–1973 · 10 engines · Base, GT, Grande, Mach 1Specifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Ford Mustang I1965–1973no listings	Ford Mustang II1974–1978no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,613 mm–4,813 mm	Length4,445 mm
Width	Width1,732 mm–1,882 mm	Width1,786 mm
Height	Height1,273 mm–1,311 mm	Height1,275 mm–1,280 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,743 mm–2,769 mm	Wheelbase2,438 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume200 l–280 l	Trunk volume250 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–75 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1965–1973	Production years1974–1978
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines3
Power	Power88–276 kW (120–375 hp)	Power65–102 kW (88–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.3–7.0	Displacement (l)2.3–4.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption13.5 l/100 km · 3.3 200	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 7.0 Boss 429	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 5.0 V8
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed175 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Base	Items in the base trim14 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · Shelby GT500	Items in the top trim19 · King Cobra
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black 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-theft1 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mustang I or Ford Mustang II?

Length: Ford Mustang I 4,813 mm, Ford Mustang II 4,445 mm (a 368 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,769 vs 2,438 mm. Boot: 280 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mustang I or Ford Mustang II?

The most frugal Ford Mustang I uses 13.5 l/100 km (3.3 200); the most frugal Ford Mustang II 10.5 l/100 km (2.3).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mustang I or Ford Mustang II?

The strongest Ford Mustang I makes 276 kW (375 hp) (7.0 Boss 429); the strongest Ford Mustang II 102 kW (139 hp) (5.0 V8).

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