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Friday, October 1, 2010

"Back2TheFuture/OuttaTime" Productions: 1974 Ford 'Stang

A downsized Mustang for 1974 (renamed the slang 'Stang); Based on a modified shorter Maverick platform. Bigger than what became the oft derided Mustang II, this revisionist take has the Mustang go smaller, yet keep it's roots intact. Weight is down 50-600 lbs from 1973. Shorter by 6 inches. Fastback or semifastback only, one body style. Models include 'Pony' (250cid I6), 'Grande' (250cid I6) and 'mach 1' or 'Boss 302' (302) or 'mach351' or 'Mach 2' (351 V8, limited prodution);
Engines: 250 CID I-6, 302 CID V8, 351 CID V8 (no big block motors)
  • Wheelbase (LWB concepts) 104 in ; (SWB concepts) 100 inches
  • Length 180-183 in
  • Width 69 in
  • Height 49 in
  • Kerb weight 2800-2900 lb

Compares to:
1971 Ford Mustang:
Wheelbase 109 in
Length 189.5 in
Width 74.1 in
Height 50.1 in
Kerb weight 3560 lb

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
Wheelbase 108 in
Length 181.6 in
Width 68.2 in
Height 51.2 in

1972 Ford Maverick
Wheelbase 109.9 in
Length 186.3 in
Width 70.7 in
Height 53.1 in
Kerb weight 2747 lb

1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Wheelbase 96.3 in
Length 175 in
Width 70.3 in
Height 50 in
Kerb weight 2822 lb