Ford1980 Mustang 4.2 V8 Hatchback Specs

1980 Ford Mustang 4.2 V8 Hatchback Specifications & Performance

1980, 1981

Tech Specs Summary


4.2 L V8

110 mph

11.2 seconds

119 BHP

18 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

402-926 L
kg
1,300 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
110 mph
0-62 mph
11.2 seconds
0-60 mph
10.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
92 BHP/Tonne
Power
119 BHP
Torque
194 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
18 mpg
Total Range
229 Miles
CO2 Emissions
320 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4.2 Litre
4,186 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
119 BHP @ 3,800 RPM
121 ps @ 3,800 RPM
Peak Torque
194 lb·ft @ 2,200 RPM
263 N·m @ 2,200 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

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Windsor (255)
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
93.5 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.23:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
28 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
15 BHP
Unitary Capacity
523 cc
BMEP
7.9 Bar
114.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Sports Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Cargo Space
402-926 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,300 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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2.9

Performance Rating1.7
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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