These are standard specifications for the 1976 Ford Mustang II, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift , 3 Automatic Select-shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1974 - 1978 |
| Coach Work : | Ghia |
| Price : | $3,525-$4,200 |
| Weight : | 2680 lbs | 1215.628 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 121 Ft-Lbs (164 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 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 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 149 Ft-Lbs (202 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 | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 134 HP (98.624 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 247 Ft-Lbs (335 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual Floor shift , 3 Automatic Select-shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.07:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.57:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.66:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1976 : | 1,861,537 |
| 1976 Ford Mustang II | |
| Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. : | 62,312 |
| Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. : | 9,232 |
| Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 78,508 |
| Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Ghia) : | 37,515 |
Dimension(s)
Notchback Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.0 in | 4445 mm. |
| Width : | 70.2 in | 1783 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.2 in | 2444 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.8 in | 1417 mm. |
Hatchback Coupe
| Price : | $3,780 |
| Weight : | 2705 lbs | 1226.967 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.0 Gal |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.0 in | 4445 mm. |
| Width : | 70.2 in | 1783 mm. |
| Height : | 49.7 in | 1262 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.2 in | 2444 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.8 in | 1417 mm. |
Notchback Coupe by Ghia
| Coachwork : | Ghia |
| Price : | $3,860 |
| Weight : | 2730 lbs | 1238.307 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.0 in | 4445 mm. |
| Width : | 70.2 in | 1783 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.2 in | 2444 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.8 in | 1417 mm. |
Hatchback Coupe
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 2820 lbs | 1279.13 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.0 Gal |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.0 in | 4445 mm. |
| Width : | 70.2 in | 1783 mm. |
| Height : | 49.7 in | 1262 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.2 in | 2444 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.8 in | 1417 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Compression strut with lower trailing links, stabilizer bar and coil springs Rear : Hotchkiss rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and anti-sway bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 9.3 in | 236 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 9.0 in | 229 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | B78 x 13 |
| Wheels : | 13 x 5 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | BR70 x 13 RWL SBR (Mach 1) |
| Tires : | CR70 x 13 |
| Tires : | 195/70R13 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V046000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 188.EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT THESTEERING GEAR PINION ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN A CRACKED OR SHEARED VALVE SLEEVEDRIVE PIN.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, TURING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOTOVERCOME HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY, AND THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLETO CONTROL STEERING OF THE VEHICLE.(CONTROL BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGSTEERING GEAR ON ALL VEHICLE CONTAINING SUSPECTED STEERING GEAR UNITS). |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Ford Mustang II FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Ford Mustang II?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Ford Mustang II? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II has a wheelbase size of 96.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Ford Mustang II? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II has a length of 175.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Ford Mustang II? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II has a width of 70.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Ford Mustang II cost when new?A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II cost approximately $3,525 to $4,200 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Ford Mustang II? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II was offered as a Hatchback Coupe, Notchback Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1976 Ford Mustang II have? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II had B78 x 13 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1976 Ford Mustang II have? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II had 13 x 5 wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1976? A: Ford produced 1,861,537 automobiles in 1976.Q: What engines did the 1976 Ford Mustang II have? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 121 Ft-Lbs (164 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 6 (2799 cc | 170.8 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 149 Ft-Lbs (202 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 134 HP (98.624 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 247 Ft-Lbs (335 NM) @ 1800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1976 Ford Mustang II have? A: The 1976 Ford Mustang II had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor shift, 3 speed Automatic Select-shift.