1969 Boss Mustang vs. 1969 Mustang Mach 1
The 1969 Mustang entered to market as the third generation of Mustangs and celebrated with a larger body that featured four headlights and a grille on the sharper nose that was simpler, dispensing of the famous running horse. The fastback model featured nonfunctional scoops that sat high on the rear fenders. The one real throwback that reached all the way to the first generation of Mustangs was the front suspension that was borrowed from the Falcon. Ford still kept the solid rear axle situated on the leaf springs.
While the base power still came from the straight six 200 cubic inch engine, the power options were impressive. The Cobra Jet still sported the 335 horsepower, but the Super Cobra Jet sprang onto the landscape with a massive 360.
Ford also introduced the “Grande” model for Mustang enthusiasts who wanted more luxury than sport. To cater to those who wanted more of a performance image, Ford also answered that call with a Mach 1, which was a version of the 2+2 fastback. The only engines available with the Mach 1 were the 351, 390 and 428 engines.
The Boss 302 and the Boss 439 were both created by Ford to compete on the track. The Boss 302 was designed to go against the Camaro Z28 in the SCCA Trans Am road racing series while the Boss 439 featured a 429 cubic inch hemi-headed V8 enabling it a competitive edge in the NASCAR stock car competition.
