These are standard specifications for the 1979 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Chassis # 9F03F480828
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody with front isolated mini-frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1979 - 1993 |
| Price : | $4,070-$4,825 |
| Weight : | 2430 lbs | 1102.229 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 109 BHP (80.224 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 142 Ft-Lbs (193 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Two barrel Motorcraft 2150 carburetor | |
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1979 : | 1,835,937 |
| Total 1979 Mustang production : | 369,936 |
| 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Ghia Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P : | 36,384 |
| Ghia Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 56,351 |
| Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P : | 120,535 |
| Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 156,666 |
Dimension(s)
Notchback Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.8 in | 1316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Hatchback Coupe
Chassis # 9F03F480828
| Price : | $4,435 |
| Weight : | 2450 lbs | 1111.301 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.8 in | 1316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Tires : | B78x13 BSW exc |
Ghia Notchback Coupe
| Price : | $4,640 |
| Weight : | 2540 lbs | 1152.125 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.8 in | 1316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Tires : | B78x13 BSW exc |
Ghia Hatchback Coupe
| Price : | $4,825 |
| Weight : | 2545 lbs | 1154.393 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.8 in | 1316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Tires : | BR78x14 SBR BSW |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Modified MacPherson hydraulic shock struts with coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : Four-bar link and coil spring system | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 9.3 in | 236 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 9.0 in | 229 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | B78x13 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E019000 |
| Summary | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO INTERCONTINENTAL AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. |
| Consequence | A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. |
| Remedy | FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V186000 |
| Summary | THE TILT STEERING COLUMNS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN IN-PROCESS TEMPORARY ALIGNMENT PINS RATHER THAN THE PERMANENT PRESS-FIT PIVOT PINS. THE TEMPORARY PINS ARE SLIGHTLY UNDERSIZED AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PERMANENT PIVOT PIN IN THE STEERING COLUMN WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN, TILT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V211000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE COOLING FAN BLADES THAT MAY CRACK WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH ENGINE SPEED OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAN BLADE CRACKING CAN LEAD TO FRAGMENTS SEPARATING FROM THE FAN. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THEFRAGMENTS COULD FLY FREE, DAMAGING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS AND CAUSING SERIOUSINJURY TO PERSONS IN THE AREA.NOTE: THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE PROBLEMHAS BEEN CORRECTED. |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19781201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V053000 |
| Summary | AN INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, WHICH MAY SLIP AND CAUSE EVENTUAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Remedy | INSPECTION FOR AND REPLACEMENT OF INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGES WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR FLANGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT IN VEHICLEACCIDENT.NOTE: AN UNUSUAL RATCHETING NOISE OR MISPOSITIONING OF THE STEERING WHEEL MAYINDICATE SLIPPAGE OF THE STEERING GEAR FLANGE. DO NOT DRIVE SUSPECT VEHICLESUNTIL INSPECTION AND REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V117000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V087000 |
| Summary | WITH THE ENGINE OPERATING AT HIGH SPEED, THE PLASTIC ENGINE FAN FINGER GUARDS MAY CONTACT THE ENGINE FAN AND BREAKAGE OF THE GUARD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD CAUSE FRAGMENTS OF THE FINGER GUARD TO SCATTER. |
| Remedy | TWO GUARD SUPPORTS AND TWO ADDITIONAL FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THE FAN GUARD HAS BEEN DAMAGED, THE GUARD AND FAN WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 200 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE & ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HOOD IS OPEN DURING ENGINE OPERATION, PERSONS INTHE VICINITY MAY BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF FAN FAILURE.NOTE: HOOD SHOULD NOT BE LEFT OPEN DURING ENGINE OPERATION UNTIL CORRECTIONSHAVE BEEN COMPLETED. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Ford Mustang?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Ford Mustang? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 100.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Ford Mustang? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang has a length of 179.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Ford Mustang? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1979 Ford Mustang cost approximately $4,070 to $4,825 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Ford Mustang? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang was offered as a Ghia Hatchback Coupe, Ghia Notchback Coupe, Hatchback Coupe, Notchback Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang had B78x13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1979? A: Ford produced 1,835,937 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 369,936 examples of the Mustang in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 6 (2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 109 BHP (80.224 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 142 Ft-Lbs (193 NM) @ 2800 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1979 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls, 3 speed Automatic SelectShift.