These are standard specifications for the 1971 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 1F05M216311
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Chassis # 1F05M162347
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Chassis # 1F05J196544
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Chassis # 1f05m115766
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Chassis # 1F05M185312
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Chassis # 1F01F146763
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1973 |
| Price : | $2,910-$4,120 |
| Weight : | 2940 lbs | 1333.562 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'L' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial code number 'M' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial code number 'J' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel w/Ram-Air induction | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1971 : | 2,054,351 |
| Total 1971 Mustang production : | 151,428 |
| 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Boss 351 2 dr. 4 P : | 1,800 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 6,121 |
| Grande 2 dr. 4 P : | 17,406 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 65,696 |
| Mach 1 SportsRoof 2 dr. 4 P : | 36,449 |
| SportsRoof 2 dr. 4 P : | 23,956 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
SportsRoof
| Price : | $2,970 |
| Weight : | 2905 lbs | 1317.686 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,225 |
| Weight : | 3055 lbs | 1385.725 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Grande
| Price : | $3,115 |
| Weight : | 2960 lbs | 1342.633 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Boss 351
| Price : | $4,120 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Mach 1 SportsRoof
Chassis # 1F05M216311
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Chassis # 1F05M162347
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Chassis # 1F05J196544
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Chassis # 1F05M185312
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| Price : | $3,265 |
| Weight : | 3215 lbs | 1458.299 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
HardTop Coupe
Chassis # 1F01F146763
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| Price : | $3,010 |
| Weight : | 3025 lbs | 1372.117 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
SportsRoof
| Price : | $3,070 |
| Weight : | 2995 lbs | 1358.509 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,325 |
| Weight : | 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Grande
| Price : | $3,210 |
| Weight : | 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4815 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.0 in | 2769 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | E78-14 belted blackwall |
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V115000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT IN WELDING #2 CROSS- MEMBER TO SIDE RAILS SOME SPOT WELDS WEREINADVERTENTLY MISSED DURING PRODUCTION.THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF #2CROSS- MEMBER FROM ITS SUPPORT AND CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT END ALIGNMENT, INCREASEDTIRE WEAR AND STEERING EFFORT.(CORRECT BY WELDING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Ford Mustang?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 109.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang has a length of 189.55 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang has a width of 75.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,910 to $4,120 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang was offered as a Boss 351, Convertible, Grande, Hardtop Coupe, Mach 1 SportsRoof, SportsRoof.Q: What tires did the 1971 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang had E78-14 belted blackwall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 151,428 examples of the Mustang in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1971 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.