1979 Ford Mustang 5.0 Hatchback Specifications & Performance
1979
Tech Specs Summary
- 
- 4.9 L V8
- 
- 120 mph
- 
- 8.7 seconds
- 
- 140 BHP
- 
- 16 mpg
- 
- 3 Doors
- 
- 4 Seats
- 
- 402-926 L
- 
- 1,310 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.7 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 107 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 140 BHP
- Torque
- 250 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 16 mpg
- Total Range
- 204 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 350 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.9 Litre
- 4,942 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 140 BHP @ 3,600 RPM
- 142 ps @ 3,600 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 250 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM
- 339 N·m @ 1,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 58 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Windsor
- Compression Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 101.6 x 76.2 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.33:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 28 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 18 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 618 cc
- BMEP
- 8.6 Bar
- 125 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 205/70R14
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Medium Sports Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 4
- Cargo Space
- 402-926 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.3 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,310 kg
- Length
- 4,550 mm
- Width
- 1,755 mm
- Height
- 1,310 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,550 mm
- Front Track
- 1,438 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,448 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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