Ford1965 Mustang Fastback 289 V8 Specs

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 289 V8 Specs & Performance

1965, 1966

Tech Specs Summary


4.7 L V8

118 mph

7.6 seconds

225 hp

11.7 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

5.3 ft3
lb
2,756 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
7.6 seconds
0-60 mph
7.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
12.26 lb/hp
Power
225 hp
Torque
305 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
11.7 mpg
Total Range
187 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
724 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.7 Liter
289 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
225 hp @ 4,800 RPM
228 ps @ 4,800 RPM
Peak Torque
305 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
414 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Windsor
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
4 x 2.87 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.39:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.79 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
36.1 in3
BMEP
159.3 PSI
11 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
6/95R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Fastback
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
5.3 ft3
Turning Radius
38.1 ft
Curb Weight
2,756 lbs
Length
181.6 in
Width
68.3 in
Height
51.2 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Front Track
56 in
Rear Track
56 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.7

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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