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Specifications for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

Wheelbase, inches: 109.0

Length, inches: 187.5-190.0

Curb-weight range, pounds: 2,907-3,261 (1971); 2,995-3,216 (1973)

Width, inches: 75.0

Engine Types for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

I-6: 250 cubic inches; 145 horsepower

V-8: 302 cubic inches; 210 horsepower

V-8: 351 cubic inches; 240-330 horsepower

V-8: 351 cubic inches; 168–275 (net)* horsepower

V-8: 429 cubic inches; 375 horsepower

*Starting with model-year 1972, engine output was measured with all accessories attached and stock intake and exhaust systems in place, resulting in a "net" horespower rating.

Transmissions for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

Automatic: 3-speed

Manual: 3-speed, 4-speed

Model-Year Production for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

1971: 149,678

1972: 125,093

1973: 134,867

Base Prices for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

Model 1971

Coupe, I-6

$2,911

$2,729

$2,760

Fastback, I-6

$2,973

$2,786

$2,820

Convertible, I-6

$3,227

$3,015

$3,102

Grand coupe, I-6

$3,117

$2,915

$2,946

Coupe, V-8

$3,006

$2,816

$2,897

Fastback, V-8

$3,068

$2,873

$2,907

Boss 351 fastback

$4,124

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Convertible, V-8

$3,320

$3,101

$3,189

Grand coupe, V-8

$3,212

$3,002

$3,088

Mach 1 fastback

$3,268

$3,053

$3,088

 

[Nance]

Good Info.

 

[sm3570]

Roy, you have a typo in there. Everyone knows our cars weight at least 4,000 pounds, just ask any Mustang guy at any random car show!

 

[T-K]

:goodpost:

Good information and nice to know!

 

[URUGUAYAN_FASTBACK]

Great info Roy!... i thought the HP ratings were actually lower than that, and i dont quite understand what is the difference between the before type of measurement and our years one...

Anyway... GREAT!

 

[droptop73]

That's good stuff Roy!

 

[julieloiuse]

Hope there is a "like" button! Nice info there!

 

[Don65Stang]

Hope there is a "like" button! Nice info there!

You must be a Facebook junkie.


It's interesting that the price of the base 71s (all models) is around $200 more than the other years.

 

[71_badmach]

Hope there is a "like" button! Nice info there!

You must be a Facebook junkie.


It's interesting that the price of the base 71s (all models) is around $200 more than the other years.

You mean cars actually got cheaper... what kind of concept is that?

 

[julieloiuse]

Hope there is a "like" button! Nice info there!

You must be a Facebook junkie.


It's interesting that the price of the base 71s (all models) is around $200 more than the other years.

well, a sort of!

 

[Don65Stang]

Hope there is a "like" button! Nice info there!

You must be a Facebook junkie.


It's interesting that the price of the base 71s (all models) is around $200 more than the other years.

You mean cars actually got cheaper... what kind of concept is that?

This proves that the 71s are more valuable!