Over time, the Ford Mustang has developed into quite a car. Ford has actively been competing against Chevrolet for years and between the years, 1979-1984 things were certainly no different. However, Ford has definitely held their own and if you take a look at the cars that were developed between 1979 and 1984, you will soon realize why.

The Start of the Third Generation Mustang

1979 marked the beginning of the third generation Mustang. It was the first ever Mustang to be built to the Fox specification. What was impressive about the Mustang in 79 is that it was 200 pounds lighter than the previous model and yet it was longer and taller too. The aim of the car was to create something that looked a little less traditional and it certainly did! In appearance, it looked more European and it was built with a 2.3L four-cylinder engine.

In our latest Ford Mustang TV commercial we take a long look at the 1968 Mustang. A view to even the geekiest of owners when driving a Mustang turn heads. A really interesting flashback in time that is sure to put a half smile to your face. Even if the actors are a little silly looking the cars are cool as always.

Enjoy!

Death of the Economy Car, Mach 1 and the Cobra II

This was the end of the Economy Car era, the end of the Mustang II. It also marked the return of the original pony car that made the Mustang a household name. The horsepower of the Mustang took another hit, but this time only one engine was altered. The 171ci motor took a 13 horses hit, going from 103 hp to 90 hp. However, the 2.3L remained the same and the 302 gained a few horses, going from 134 hp to 139 hp. The Mach 1 model also saw its last year of production in 1978, as did the Cobra II option packages.

(CAFÉ) Rules and the Mustang

In 1978, the federal government introduced the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) rules. These rules required that every car sold had to meet certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings regarding fuel economy. Any automaker that did not comply would face stiff fines. For 1978, the requirements were set at 18 mpg the increased to 19 mpg for 1979 and increased on a yearly basis until the mpg for 1985 was 27 ½. These requirements promised modifications of the size, weight and performance of a vehicle so a new Mustang era emerged in 1979.