Ford Mustang - Overview

The Ford Mustang gave birth to the term "Pony Car" and after 44 years in production and numerous appearances in pop culture, has earned its rightful place as an American icon.  Though many of its earlier competitors, such as the Plymouth Barracuda and Pontiac Firebird, have long been cancelled, others, like the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, are currently being re-introduced. None, however, have enjoyed as loyal a fan base as the Mustang. It has survived five generations of redesigns, as well as a number of special-edition trims. The latest redesign, in 2005, brings the Mustang full circle with 1960's-inspired exterior and interior styling.

While the base model's V6 engine offers adequate performance, test drivers find that only the GT trim's V8 provides a real Mustang experience. Regardless of engine choice, most critics agree that its retro design and menacing snarl garner plenty of attention. Still, it's not perfect. In addition to sub-par interior materials and an uncomfortable backseat, auto writers are disappointed with its fuel economy. The Mustang, however, is more about power and presence than luxury.

You can research the Ford Mustang by model year using the reviews below.