These are standard specifications for the 1980 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 4 Manual with Overdrive , 3 Automatic SelectShift
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 |
| Coach Work : | Ghia |
| Price : | $4,885-$5,510 |
| Weight : | 2500 lbs | 1133.981 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 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 |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 119 HP (87.584 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 194 Ft-Lbs (263 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 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 | |
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 4 Manual with Overdrive , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.98:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.14:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.42:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1980 : | 1,162,275 |
| 1980 Ford Mustang | |
| Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P (by Ghia) : | 20,285 |
| Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 128,893 |
| Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Ghia) : | 23,647 |
| Sport Hatchback 3 dr. 4 P : | 98,497 |
Handling
Recall
| 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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Ford Mustang?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Ford Mustang? A: The 1980 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 100.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Ford Mustang? A: The 1980 Ford Mustang has a length of 179.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Ford Mustang? A: The 1980 Ford Mustang has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1980 Ford Mustang cost approximately $4,885 to $5,510 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Ford Mustang? A: The 1980 Ford Mustang was offered as a Hatchback Coupe, Notchback Coupe, Sport Hatchback.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1980? A: Ford produced 1,162,275 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1980 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) V 8 (4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 119 HP (87.584 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 194 Ft-Lbs (263 NM) @ 2200 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1980 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls, 4 speed Manual with Overdrive, 3 speed Automatic SelectShift.