It is powered by a gas-saving overhead com four-cylinder engine, a new American-built engine specifically designed for Mustang. The 2.3 litre engine is engineered with emission regulations in mind. It has cross manifolding and hydraulic valve adjusters for a lifetime of quiet operation. Current Ford test indicate that the average gas mileage which can be expected on base Mustang II equipped with the 2.3 litre engine and 4-speed standard transmission is 20.0 mpg. (This is simulated city suburban driving). This compares to the average mileage on 1965 Mustang with a 6-cylinder, 3-speed standard transmission of 19.6 mpg. This improvement is made despite the addition of the emission equipment previously noted. The 2.8 litre V-6 engine standard for Mach 1 and optional for Mustang Ghia and base 2-door is comparably thrifty.
Mustang II has many options
not available on Pinto:
- Power rack-and-pinion steering
- Power disc brakes
- 2.8 litre V-6 engine
- Digital clock
- Styled steel wheels
- Picardy velour interior option
- Luggage compartment trim option
- Tape player with AM/FM stereo radio
- Rallye package
- Competition suspension
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MUSTANG II and PINTO are SEPERATE Entries in Seperate Markets
Information has it that competition may refer to the 1974 Mustang as another Pinto. Some prospects may also express such a thought. Keep in mind that Mustang II stands on its own as an all-new car, designed and engineered to be responsive to the dmands of a specific market segment. Everything your customer can see on the Mustang displayed in your showroom is absolutely unique to Mustang, as are many features that cannot be seen. Only a few of the latter, chassis items such as front wheel spindles, brake discs and brake master cylinder, universal joints and such parts, are common to both Mustang and Pinto. These parts represent approximately just 10% of the total parts which make up Mustang. As a matter of fact, Thunderbird uses approximately the same percentage of Torino parts. Your prospect is hardly likely to consider Thunderbird an "upgraded" or "warmed-over" Torino.
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Here are just a few of the major Mustang II features that are not found on Pinto:
- Isolated sub-frame to minimize road shock
- Front-suspension lower are axial struts provide second tier insulation
- Rubber mounted iso-clamps on rear suspension
- "GAF" flow-on floor insulation
- Tachometer and full instrumentation
- Simulated burled walnut applique
- One-piece front end panel
- Urethane-covered color-keyed impact resistant front and rear bumpers
- Luxury car insulation
- Cut-pile carpeting
- Larger 3-1/2 inch insulated drive shaft
- Flowed on corrosion resistant phophate coating
- European style 3-pod taillights
- Chrome headlight bezels
- Heavier rear axle
- Heavier 14-lb. flywheel
- Thicker rubber bushings in the rear suspension
- Front lightweight Poly-Gel migitator bumper system
- Lightweight aluminum transmission case
- High lustre moldings that are sleeve-connected for a more precise fit
MUSTANG II Stands Alone
Mustang for 1974, with its unique sub-frame contributing to big-car ride quiet and smoothness, its exterior jewel-like finish, interior luxury IS alone in its field. Small, as the buyer of the seventies wants it, to be more maneuverable, easy to handle and park. Classy, with a European flair and luxury unusual in a car of its size. A true value, dollar for dollar. And economical.
Mustang II is ... the right car ... at the right time.
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