1979 Ford Mustang specifications

1979 Ford Mustang data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1438 mm 56.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4549 mm 179.1 inches
Width 1755 mm 69.1 inches
Height 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 47.4 litres 10.4 [12.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2301 cc
(140.416 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.04 × 79.4 mm
3.78 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
134 PS (132 bhp) (98 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)

Specific output
(SAE net)
42.8 kW/litre
58.2 ps/litre
57.4 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Holley-Weber D9EE-ANA/APA carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 575.25 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 1 Garrett AiResearch T03 turbocharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5.0JJ x 13
Wheel size rear 5.0JJ x 13
Tyres front B78-13
Tyres rear B78-13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 236 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID618431
Production total
Model code 66B
Model family 3rd Gen Mustang|Fox body
RAC rating 22.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ford Mustang added 2019-12-11.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Ford Mustang models

Ford Mustang Cobra -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1463 kg
Ford Mustang GT -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1426 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1456 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1526 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1556 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1248 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1377 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1395 kg
Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1478 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1495 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1404 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1432 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1267 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1349 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1368 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1276 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1295 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1426 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1456 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1522 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1556 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1259 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1365 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1395 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1466 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1495 kg
Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Hatchback -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1392 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1422 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1275 kg
Cars similar to the 1979 Ford Mustang
Datsun 280 ZX -
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2753 cm3/168.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1272 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2393 cm3/146.0cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1266 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1949 cm3/118.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1145 kg
Isuzu 117 XE Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1818 cm3/110.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1110 kg
Lancia Gamma Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2484 cm3/151.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1290 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2484 cm3/151.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1160 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1155 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1165 kg
Mercedes-Benz 230 CE -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1380 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1380 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1150 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1425 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1435 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1205 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1075 kg
Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX-E Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1210 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1220 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4999 cm3/305.1cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1333 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2410 cm3/147.1cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW 1370 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
Opel Monza -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2784 cm3/169.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1375 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2784 cm3/169.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1375 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2664 cm3/162.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1270 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4999 cm3/305.1cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1342 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4999 cm3/305.1cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1328 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4OD 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1265 kg
Renault Fuego Turbo -
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1565 cm3/95.5cuin 134 PS 132 bhp 98 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1150 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1150 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1045 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1150 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1055 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1050 kg
Toyota Celica XX 2600S Liftback -
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2563 cm3/156.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1180 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2563 cm3/156.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1180 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2784 cm3/169.9cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1374 kg