A high point in the coupe market is the Ford Mustang. In 1998 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Mustang with three versions: SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. Sales for the Mustang, especially the Mustang Base, were brisk during 1998 and 1999. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1998 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 1997 version.

The fuel system for the 1998 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

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 listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $20,650, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,824. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1998 Mustang gets 28 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base sold well in 1998. 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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