From the Archives: Meet the Mustang

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The Ford Mustang made its initial public debut on April 17, 1964. This article, originally published in the May 1964 issue of R&T, features our first drive of the car.

It should be noted at the outset that the Mustang is not simply a special-bodied Falcon, on the order of a Ghia VW, even though a casual glance at the specifications would lead one to that conclusion. There are significant changes in the suspension, in chassis and body strength, in driving position— all of which add up to an important difference in ride and handling.

The bucket seats give excellent lateral support and should be quite comfortable for even extended touring.There is no question that the 289-cu-in. engines are excel­lent performers, although the figures we obtained are a bit conservative. With the 271-bhp engine, capable of operating freely in excess of 5000 rpm, there undoubtedly will be Mustangs stampeding Sting Rays. The 210-bhp 289, however, obviously produces enough urge to satisfy a vast number of non-racing customers.

 

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