Walt Disney introduced "It's a Small World" in 1964 at the Worlds Fair in New York City. While thousands of people floated in the little boats through this attraction to hear children singing the theme song that sticks in your head forever there was something else going on at the fair. One day in April, at that same fair, Ford Motor Company was making their own introduction, the new, 1965 Ford Mustang. Both of these traditions now have a forty-five year history.
Initial sales of the Mustang were only surpassed by Henry Ford's Model "A." The original Mustang had a MSRP that was $2368. The vehicle borrowed framework as well as other parts from Ford's Falcon as well as their Fairlane models. Some of the first Mustangs had the Falcon's 100 HP engines. The Falcon's emblem even showed up in the horn ring in the first models of the Mustang. Although Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) identify those first Mustangs as 1965 models, collectors call them a 1964 1/2 model. There were several very significant differences in the actual 1965 models. A 1964 1/2 Mustang in good condition today could bring over thirty thousand dollars.
Through the years, the body style of the mustang has changes, but the Mustang has remained easily identifiable. The front grill and side door swoops have remained throughout the years.
The introduction of the Mustang lead to the introduction of "pony" cars by the other manufacturers. Chevrolet introduced the Camaro, Dodge re-introduced the Plymouth Barracuda, and even AMC got into the action with the Javelin. These vehicles all had a very long hood and a short trunk.
Research had shown Ford that cars had become too large for many women drivers by 1960. Remember that this was before power steering was common. Ford's first answer was the Falcon, the first American compact car. Designers of the Mustang wanted to build a car that had appeal for both men and women. The design did so well that the Falcon production ended in 1970.
In the years after the first introduction of the Mustang, the models became progressively larger. In response to the fans of the original Mustang, Ford introduced the Mustang II in 1984. This Mustang was smaller but heavier than the original Mustang. The additional weight was due to the newly required anti-pollution devices required on vehicles. Due to this weight, the Mustang II was severely underpowered.
The Mustang is now in its fifth Generation. A 2010 model will offer plenty of power, coming equipped with a 4. 6 liter 316 horsepower gasoline engine. Ford has beefed up the suspension and new Mustangs offer more stability than ever. New Mustangs are designed so that they can use regular unleaded gasoline for economical situations, but also can use premium gasoline when additional torque is needed.
The 2010 Mustang is one of the fifth generation of Mustangs. Power is no problems since it is equipped with a 316 horsepower, 4. 6 liter engine. The new Mustang is more stable than before and has a better suspension. The engine is designed to use either regular or premium unladed gasoline. While regular gasoline will be great for most driving, in situations where more torque is needed, premium will provide it.
The new Mustang, like it predecessors, is expected to be a great seller for Ford.
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