First Impressions 1996 Ford Mustang Base
There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 1996. There are three trim levels to the Mustang, including SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1995 the popular 3.8 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
1996 Ford Mustang Base Specs
The restyled Mustang Base is equipped with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1996 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.
Statistics
The Mustang is 181.50 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $21,060, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 1996 Mustang gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 1995 and 1996 the Mustang Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base sold well in 1996. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Ford Mustang, United States market