Ford Mustang (United States of America, 1964-1973)

In 1964, Ford unveiled their first ever Mustang, which inherited a lot of parts, such as its chassis, suspension and other components, from other Ford models like the Falcon and the Fairlane. Such technique provided Ford with low development costs.

Ford started production of its 2+2 seat coupé called Mustang in March 1964 and showed it to the public a month later at the New York World’s Fair, where it was even nationally broadcasted by the American television networks.

However, just 5 months after its introduction, the Mustang went through major design and mechanical improvements and by each year it would grow heavier and bigger.
In Germany the Mustang began being sold as the “Ford T-5” because the name ‘Mustang’ has already been registered by a German company.

The first generation Mustangs come with mid and front engines, with displacements that range from 2.8 to 7.0 liters, depending on the variants and on their production years.
Horsepower output for the Mustangs developed throughout the years as well, from the most basic 120 hp model to a top-of-the-line 385 hp model.
This first generation’s top speeds were reached when the Mustang rode at around 130 mi/h (209 km/h).
This rear-wheel drive model comes with a number of transmission options: 2-speed automatic, 3-speed manual or automatic and 4-speed manual.

Steel unitary platform-type chassis, with welded box-section side rails and crossmembers.   Platform   Suspension The Mustang I’s suspension is built with Koni shock absorbers, supped-up front anti-sway bar, front modified shock towers and a rear custom fabricated suspension with anti-sway bars.   Steering Power assisted recirculating ball steering.   Brakes Disc brakes and Ford Galaxie drum brakes.

The first Mustang that Ford released was available as a 2-door convertible, a 2-door hardtop and a 2-door fastback.
It was firstly conceived as a two-seat only, mid-engine roadster by Ford product manager Donald Frey. It would, however, be redesigned by David Ash and John Oros as a four-seat vehicle.