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by Answer Rabbit on April 19th, 2006

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What where the technical specifications of the first Ford Mustang?

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  • by davoomac on April 19th, 2006

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    This is a VERY detailed answer. These are the specs for the 1965 ford mustang according to thehenryford.org. The 1964 1/2 seems to have the same specs according to the site. Here is the link:
    http://www.thehenryford.org/exhibits/showroom/1965/specs.html
    Note that the V6 and the V8 have alot of differences.

    Identification
    The car warranty number and other important identification information is stamped on the warranty plate, which is attached to the rear face of the left front door. The official serial number for registration purposes is stamped on the left fender apron in the engine compartment.

    Approximate Refill Capacities
    Fuel Tank Capacity 16 gallons
    Engine Cooling System *Includes 1 quart for heater.
    6-cyl.* 9.5 quarts
    8-cyl.* 14.5 quarts
    Engine Crankcase *Includes 1 quart required for filter replacement.
    6-cyl.* 4.5 quarts
    8-cyl.* 5.0 quarts
    Transmission
    3-speed-6-cyl. 2 1/2 pints
    3-speed-8-cyl. 3 1/2 pints
    4-speed-6-cyl. 4 1/2 pints
    4-speed-8-cyl. 4 pints
    Automatic
    6-cyl. 7 1/2 quarts
    8-cyl. 8 1/2 quarts
    Rear Axle
    6-cyl. 2 1/2 pints
    8-cyl. 4 1/2 pints


    General Dimensions
    Wheelbase 108"
    Tread-Front-6-cyl. 55.4"
    Tread-Front-8-cyl. 56"
    Tread-Rear 56"
    Overall Length-Hardtop and Convertible 181.6"
    Overall Width 68.2"

    Overall Height
    Hardtop 51.1"
    2+2 Fastback 51.2"

    Luggage Capacity (cu. ft.)
    Hardtop 9.0
    2+2 Fastback 5.5

    Curb Weight (lbs.)
    Hardtop 2556
    2+2 Fastback 2606

    Engines
    170 CID Six 260 CID V-8 289 CID V-8
    Taxable Horsepower 29.4 46.2 51.2
    Brake Horsepower 101@4400 rpm 164@4400 rpm 220@4400 rpm
    Torque (Foot-Pounds) 156@2400 rpm 258@2200 rpm 304@2800 rpm
    Fuel Requirement 1Regular Regular Regular
    Compression Ratio 8.7 to 1 8.7 to 1 9.2 to 1

    Standard Gear Ratios-Transmissions and Axles
    1st 2nd 3rd 4th Rear Axle

    170 CID SIX
    3-Speed 3.29 1.83 1.00 3.50
    4-Speed 3.16 2.21 1.41 1.00 3.50
    Cruise-O-Matic 2.46 1.46 1.00 3.50

    260 CID V-S
    3-Speed 2.79 1.70 1.00 3.00
    Cruise-O-Matic 2.46 1.46 1.00 3.00

    289 CID V-8
    4-Speed 2.78 1.93 1.36 1.00 3.00
    Cruise-O-Matic 2.46 1.46 1.00 3.00

    Wheel Alignment Optimum Service Specifications
    6-Cylinder 8-Cylinder
    Caster Degrees (Curb Load) 1/2 degrees Positive 1/2 degrees Negative
    Camber Degrees (Curb Load) 1/2 degrees Positive 1/2 degrees Negative
    Toe-In (Inches) 9/32" 9/32"

    Fuses (12 volts)
    Circuit Location Fuse Number
    Radio Fuse Panel on Left Side Cowl SFE-7.5
    Instrument Lights Fuse Panel on Left Side Cowl AGA-2
    Turn Indicator and Back-up Lights Fuse Panel on Left Side Cowl SFE-14
    Heater Fan Fuse Panel on Left Side Cowl SFE-14
    Lights-Parking, Rear, and Rear License Fuse Panel on Left Side Cowl AGC-15
    Lights-Dome, Courtesy and Console Fuse Panel SFE-7.5
    Air Conditioner Cartridge in Power Feed Wire AGC-15
    Spotlight Cartridge in Power Feed Wire SFE-7.5
    Windshield Washer Pump SFE-7.5


    Battery (12 volts)
    Standard Battery
    6-cyl. 40 Ampere-hours 54 plates
    8-cyl. 55 Ampere-hours 54 plates
    Taxi 55 Ampere-hours 66 plates


    Circuit Breakers
    Circuit Location Rating
    Headlights In Lights Switch 12 amp.
    Windshield Wiper Motor-Single Speed In Wiper Switch 5 amp.
    Windshield Wiper Motor-2-Speed Same as Above 12 amp.
    Convertible Top On Starter Relay 20 amp.
    Cigar Lighter Attached to Lighter Socket Reset

    Lights (12 volts)
    Wattage or Candlepower Lamp Number
    Headlights 50-40 watts 6012
    Parking and Front Turn Indicator 32-4 cp 1157
    Stop, Tail, and Rear Turn Indicator 32-4 cp 1157
    Back-Up 21 cp 1142
    Rear License Plate 4 cp 1155
    Courtesy Light (Under Instrument Panel) 6 cp 631
    Courtesy Light (Console) 3 cp 1816
    Glove Box Light (Console) 1.5 cp 1445
    Radio Dial 1.9 cp 1891
    All instrument panel bulbs unles otherwige indicated 2 cp 1895
    Spotlight 4.4" Diameter 30 watt 4405
    Parking Brake Warning Light 1 cp 257


    Tire Pressures
    Hardtop and Convertible
    Pounds per Sq. In. (Cold)* Front 24
    Rear 24
    *For considerable high-speed driving or heavy loads, add 4-6 pounds to recommended cold pressure.

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