Impressions of the Ford Mustang for 2004

A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2004. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the GT version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Mustang GT Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,015 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,583. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2004 Mustang's normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 15.70 gallons.

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2003 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Mustang GT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.