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The History of the Ford Mustang

  • The First Generation of the Ford Mustang 1964- 1973

    The First Generation of the Ford Mustang 1964- 1973
    The first mustangs were based off of the Ford Falcon model with innovations such as four seats, a better and more powerful engine and a longer body style! Through the years of the first generation, a new grille design was added along with other extremities such as concave tail lights, improved suspension, stripes, and dual exhaust. "Ford Mustang History: 1964 - Present." The Online Home of Bruce Leibowitz. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2015.
  • The Second Generation of the Ford Mustang 1974- 1978

    The Second Generation of the Ford Mustang 1974- 1978
    Competing with the Chevy Camaro, Ford's all new design for the second generation was based on the subcompact pinto platform making it more fuel efficient! Other innovations to the Mustang II were added such as a padded vinyl roof cover and opera windows and the engine was cut down from the original V8 to the lower hp V4. "Ford Mustang History: 1964 - Present." The Online Home of Bruce Leibowitz. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2015.
  • The Thrid Generation of the Ford Mustang 1979- 1993

    The Thrid Generation of the Ford Mustang 1979- 1993
    The 3rd generation of the Ford Mustang began with another change in the model choosing to build with a fox platform ether than the old pinto design. Improving the design, Ford decided to change it to the modem style by not giving it the same design as previous models and making it with improved handling, better suspension, and the new Michelin tires. "Ford Mustang History: 1964 - Present." The Online Home of Bruce Leibowitz. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2015.
  • The Fourth Generation of the Ford Mustang 1994- 2004

    The Fourth Generation of the Ford Mustang 1994- 2004
    Adoptin the "race car" style, Ford completely changed the mustang for generations to come. After being equipped with a lower body style and changed shocks and subframe connectors, this new generation of the mustang pulled ahead as a leading car company. "Ford Mustang Turns 50: Classic Mustangs through the Years." Am New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2015.
  • The Fifth Generation of the Ford Mustang 2005- 2014

    The Fifth Generation of the Ford Mustang 2005- 2014
    The new S-197 model was used for the new generation of the mustang changing its whole design offering a much more stylish appearance. The new mustangs included improved brakes and suspension along with increasing its wheelbase by 6 inches. "Ford Mustang History: 1964 - Present." The Online Home of Bruce Leibowitz. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2015.
  • The Sixth Generation of the Ford Mustang 2015- Present

    The Sixth Generation of the Ford Mustang 2015- Present
    The all new and most up to date sixth generation Ford Mustang was completely changed and innovated changing its design to sport the new S-550 model. With this change, Ford added improved the design giving it a widened body style and a lower base with an improved trapezoidal grille. They also added a new fuel efficient Eco boost engine. "Ford Mustang." - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2015.