The 1981 Ford Mustang Just as Much Of a Disappointment as 1980

Taking a dip in popularity, the Mustang that was developed in 1981 was just as poor, if not more so than the 1980’s version. The engine choices were not very good and people just did not trust Ford anymore after the previous year’s engine problems. There was a change in 1981, however, as the Vehicle Identification Number was introduced.

1981 was a year that added insult to injury after the poor performing 1980 Mustang. Ford was starting to lose it’s hold on the American performance car market and would end up wishing it had listened to Stang fans a little closer. When VIN numbers turnout to be a big deal the car has to be somewhat forgettable to say the least. This would mark the end of the years Ford fans would want to forget and a somewhat brighter future was on the horizon.