twintornados Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Cue Ford Jellymoulds in 5...4...3....2..... Where has he been? LOL According to his profile, he was last here on December 23rd 2012 02:04 PM Edited March 29, 2013 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Really?? Keep the Mustang ll in context of the times please. Not exactly happy camper times for muscle cars as Mustang V8 didn't make reappearance until 1982 or so. Those times were the Dark Ages when it came to high performance vehicles. Speedometers and speeds didn't go much beyond the double nickel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehaase Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) The Mustang II wasn't a bad car for the time. I like the styling of the Mustang II, Granada, Gran Torino, and other Fords of that era. I wouldn't mind the return of a Mustang notchback coupe. Edited March 29, 2013 by ehaase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Keep the Mustang ll in context of the times please. Not exactly happy camper times for muscle cars as Mustang V8 didn't make reappearance until 1982 or so. Those times were the Dark Ages when it came to high performance vehicles. Speedometers and speeds didn't go much beyond the double nickel. Wrong! In 1975, the 302 V8 was fitted to the car....1974 was the only year a Mustang was not available with a V8 in the US marketplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 The Mustang II wasn't a bad car for the time. I like the styling of the Mustang II, Granada, Gran Torino, and other Fords of that era. I wouldn't mind the return of a Mustang notchback coupe. With today's trick suspension parts, an EB 2.0 with a 6-speed could be an interesting ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) With today's trick suspension parts, an EB 2.0 with a 6-speed could be an interesting ride. A 3400 lb coupe with EB I-4 and 6-speed Auto or manual transmissions, a car that can really put it to GM's Alpha based compacts be that ATS or next Camaro Every time I look at Alpha, I think yeah you've done good technical work but was there a much better more simpler solution to weight reduction. Edited March 30, 2013 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 With today's trick suspension parts, an EB 2.0 with a 6-speed could be an interesting ride. I already have an EB 2.0 with a 6 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Really?? That's really clean and sharp. I like it......a lot. If you want there's a lot of options for RestoMod too. Edited March 30, 2013 by timmm55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I prefer the larger size. If I wanted small I'd get a Mazda Miata. While it has its drawbacks the Dodge Challenger is big, comfy, and plenty fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I prefer the larger size. If I wanted small I'd get a Mazda Miata. While it has its drawbacks the Dodge Challenger is big, comfy, and plenty fast! Remember, lighter weight does mean greater power even with no hp increase, and better fuel mileage too. So those auto companies that can lighten their vehicles most effectively will have upper hand going forward. As fuel prices continue to rise with state and federal tax increases almost assured along with tighter emission controls, fuel mileage concerns will only become greater. And that is where Chrysler is weakest...fleet fuel mileage. Rumored Barracuda coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Ye of little faith... they don't need to downsize the interior to meet european demands. They merely need to repackage the powertrain. Now, what could they do to move the engine back, whilst also reducing the intrusion of the transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) I've always been interested in a Mustang convertible, but the Mustang itself has never appealed to me because it's just a cheap and crude car. The new 'worldly' Mustang might be my first. Edited March 30, 2013 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've always been interested in a Mustang convertible, but the Mustang itself has never appealed to me because it's just a cheap and crude car. The new 'worldly' Mustang might be my first. Obviously it's been many years since you've looked at a Mustang convertible! It's neither cheap or crude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Cabin size on the Mustang is about as small as it can be without alienating buyers. the irony is that the genesis coupe has more room than the mustang while being lighter than the mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) the irony is that the genesis coupe has more room than the mustang while being lighter than the mustang. At 3433 lbs for the V6 Genesis, I doubt there's much in it at all.. What Genesis coupe shows is the better utilization of space on a longer wheelbase versus the Mustang. Imagine the Mustang with 4" more wheelbase and built on a variation of Falcon's platform. Edited March 31, 2013 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 the irony is that the genesis coupe has more room than the mustang while being lighter than the mustang. By about 50-75lb V6 vs V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Really?? Say what you will about the Deuce, it was the right car for the times and sold well. It also kept the Mustang alive, something that would not have happened if Ford had kept building the same car it sold in '71, like Chevy and Pontiac did. 1974-1978 Sales (Source unknown) Mustang/Camaro 1974: 385,993/ 151,008 1975: 188,575/ 145,770 1976: 187,567/ 182,959 1977: 153,173/ 218,858 1978: 192,410/ 272,631 1979: 369,936/ 282,571 http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/automotive-news-industry-future-vehicle-discussion-13/mustang-vs-camaro-yearly-sales-totals-reference-needed-7419/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Say what you will about the Deuce, it was the right car for the times and sold well. It also kept the Mustang alive, something that would not have happened if Ford had kept building the same car it sold in '71, like Chevy and Pontiac did. 1974-1978 Sales (Source unknown) Mustang/Camaro 1974: 385,993/ 151,008 1975: 188,575/ 145,770 1976: 187,567/ 182,959 1977: 153,173/ 218,858 1978: 192,410/ 272,631 1979: 369,936/ 282,571 http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/automotive-news-industry-future-vehicle-discussion-13/mustang-vs-camaro-yearly-sales-totals-reference-needed-7419/ Geezus, it's even brown and tan. Gah I hate the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Geezus, it's even brown and tan. Gah I hate the 70's. All it needs is a school teacher with matching shoes and teeth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 All it needs is a school teacher with matching shoes and teeth... My 11th grade History teacher, Mr. Green had a light green '76 Coupe DeVille with a dark green padded half vinyl top. He always found some way to work the fact that he had a Cadillac into any conversation. The funny thing is that he was afraid to park the Caddy in the Teacher's lot so he drove a '64 Nova to school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 My 11th grade History teacher, Mr. Green had a light green '76 Coupe DeVille with a dark green padded half vinyl top. He always found some way to work the fact that he had a Cadillac into any conversation. The funny thing is that he was afraid to park the Caddy in the Teacher's lot so he drove a '64 Nova to school. Sounds like FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Geezus, it's even brown and tan. Gah I hate the 70's. Know what's worse than a poop brown and tan 70s Mustang II? A poop brown and tan 4 door 70s Maverick. In high school I could drive that or the Orange 74 Hornet Station wagon with plaid seats. Let's just say I knew there was no way any of my dates were into me for my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Know what's worse than a poop brown and tan 70s Mustang II? A poop brown and tan 4 door 70s Maverick. In high school I could drive that or the Orange 74 Hornet Station wagon with plaid seats. Let's just say I knew there was no way any of my dates were into me for my car. The 1970's make me seriously wonder what they hell they where thinking....nothing that came out of that decade style wise was a good idea and all of it has aged really badly for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The 1970's make me seriously wonder what they hell they where thinking....nothing that came out of that decade style wise was a good idea and all of it has aged really badly for the most part. Except for that most excellent harvest gold and avocado green appliances and shag carpeting............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The 1970's make me seriously wonder what they hell they where thinking....nothing that came out of that decade style wise was a good idea and all of it has aged really badly for the most part. recreational drugs were in their infancy back then - science has made remarkable strides since the 70's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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