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Ford Mustang

(1972 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1972
ModelMustangIssued until
SerieMustangNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4813 mm / 189.5 in / 189.5 inGround clearance117 mm / 4.6 in / 4.6 in
Width1882 mm / 74.1 in / 74.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.74
Height1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inTotal (curb) weight1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb
Wheelbase2769 mm / 109.0 in / 109.0 inDry weight
Track front1562 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inFuel capacity74 l / 16.3 UK gal / 19.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore93.5 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke99.3 mm / 3.91 in / 3.91 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement4097 cm3 / 250.0 cu in / 250.0 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity682.83 cm3/cylinder / 41.669 cu in/cylinder / 41.669 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power73.8 kW / 100.3 hp / 100.3 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque250.0 Nm / 184.4 lbft / 184.4 lbft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output72.8 kW / 99.0 bhp / 99.0 bhp
Catalytic converterSpecific output24.2 kW/l / 0.539 bhp/cu in / 0.539 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque61.02 Nm/l / 0.534 lbft/cu in / 0.534 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.00

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed159 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio70.71 kW/ton / 96.14 bhp/ton / 96.14 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lock4.60Turning circle12.80 m / 41.99 ft / 41.99 ft
Suspension frontI.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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