Ford Mustang
No discussion of sports cars would be complete without the Ford Mustang, which began production in 1964 for the 1965 model year and is still produced today. This American car began with the second-generation platform of the Ford Falcon compact vehicle. The original Mustang concept began with two seats before growing to four. Most auto experts argue that the Mustang was responsible for creating the idea of pony cars in American muscle cars, giving it a key spot in automotive history.
The first generation of the Ford Mustang sold over a million vehicles within just 18 months. In 1967, the Mustang got larger engines and was wider and longer. It grew once again in 1969, but it still mostly used the original chassis borrowed from the Falcon. There was yet another first-generation revision in 1971, which unfortunately included a reduction in the engine size to deal with the oil crisis.
The Mustang’s second generation arrived in 1974 and used the chassis of the smaller Pinto. This Mustang II is one of the least-liked generations in the auto’s history and most enthusiasts prefer not to think about it. The third generation arrived in 1979 with a Fox-platform. This generation was known for its affordability and great horsepower.
The following generation, in 1994, saw a return of performance and styling, giving the Mustang its muscly feeling that drivers loved. The Mustang Cobra was also introduced in this generation with amazing Ford SVT tuning. There was also a unique Ford Australia build with a 6.8-liter supercharged V10. The fourth generation saw New Edge styling language on the exterior, but the interior was largely familiar. For the fifth generation in 2005, Ford brought back the original design and proportions that made drivers fall in love with the Mustang. It used a more modern platform that you could also find on the Lincoln LS and the Thunderbird. For those in search of the ultimate performance, the Mustang Shelby GT500 reached 202 mph.
The sixth generation arrived in 2015 with an independent rear suspension. The Ford Mustang is still going strong today, with a list of models ranging from affordable to high-performance. Now you can enjoy modern features like a 12-inch all-digital LCD cluster with an available Track view, Ford+Alexa, and FordPass. The current Mustang can get up to 31 mpg on the highway or you can prioritize power with the Mustang Shelby GT350R and its 5.2-liter V8 for 526 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque.
