Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
The first generation of the Mustang gained a worldwide cult-car status, and the convertible version became a hit just as much as the fastback version.
The original pony-car and the wild horse badge on its grille helped the car be recognized at a glance. Ford designed the Mustang for the younger generation. It was available either as a three-box sedan coupe grocery-getter with a six-cylinder under the hood or with a big V8 engine that could tear-up the tarmac and impress your friends. Regardless of the engine choice, the Mustang was a highly customizable vehicle.
The top-down version featured a power-roof that required some manual work to place a vinyl cover over the retracted canvas behind the rear seats. It was an era where a car had to show some drama to be taken into consideration by the market, and the Mustang convertible had it all: the easy to recognize front fascia, the open-top, and the specific taillights in the back with three vertical light strips. On its sides, a subtle combination of lines converged toward the rear quarter panels.
There were two bucket seats in the front with a floor-mounted gearshift and a backbench. In front of the driver, the complete dash-panel with its four round dials and a wide speedometer completed the image of that special car.
Ford offered the Mustang convertible with a wide choice of engines, starting with a low-powered inline-six that offered just 100 hp while the other option was a 4.3-liter V8 good for 164 hp. In the second half of 1964, Ford replaced these engines with a 3.3-liter and a 4.7-liter that offered 120hp and 210 hp, respectively.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 3AT RWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2786 cm3 |
Power: | 74.3 KW @ 4400 RPM 101 HP @ 4400 RPM 100 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 156 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 212 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.5 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.4/56 in (1,407/1,422 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108 in (2743 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2740 lbs (1243 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 3MT RWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2786 cm3 |
Power: | 74.3 KW @ 4400 RPM 101 HP @ 4400 RPM 100 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 156 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 212 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.5 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.4/56 in (1,407/1,422 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108 in (2743 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2740 lbs (1243 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.3L V8 3MT RWD (164 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4261 cm3 |
Power: | 120.6 KW @ 4000 RPM 164 HP @ 4000 RPM 162 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 325 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.4 in (4760 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 51.5 in (1308 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108 in (2743 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3333 lbs (1512 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.7L V8 4MT RWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4736 cm3 |
Power: | 149.3 KW @ 4400 RPM 203 HP @ 4400 RPM 200 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 282 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 382 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.6 in (4663 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51.1 in (1298 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56/56 in (1,422/1,422 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108 in (2743 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086 lbs (1400 kg) |