1966 Ford Mustang Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1973 |
| Price : | $2,415-$2,650 |
| Weight : | 2485 lbs | 1127.177 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 200 km/h | 124.3 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford 1 Barrel Autolite | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 282 Ft-Lbs (382 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford / Autolite Four-Barrel Model C6DF-9510-A | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford 4 Barrel Autolite | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
| Power : | 271 HP (199.456 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ford 4 Barrel Autolite | |
4 Manual , 3 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1966 : | 2,212,415 |
| Total 1966 Mustang production : | 607,568 |
| 1966 Ford Mustang | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 72,119 |
| Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 35,698 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 499,751 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.6 in | 4613 mm. |
| Width : | 68.3 in | 1735 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $2,605 |
| Weight : | 2515 lbs | 1140.785 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.6 in | 4613 mm. |
| Width : | 68.3 in | 1735 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $2,650 |
| Weight : | 2650 lbs | 1202.02 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.6 in | 4613 mm. |
| Width : | 68.3 in | 1735 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.95 x 14 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Drake Automotive Group LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19E011000 |
| Summary | Drake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system. |
| Consequence | Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Ford Mustang?
Q: How fast is the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a top speed of 200 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a length of 181.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1966 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,415 to $2,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe, Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1966 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang had 6.95 x 14 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1966? A: Ford produced 2,212,415 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 607,568 examples of the Mustang in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 282 Ft-Lbs (382 NM) @ 2200 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 271 HP (199.456 KW) @ 6000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
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Q: How fast is the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a top speed of 200 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a length of 181.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1966 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,415 to $2,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Ford Mustang? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang was offered as a Convertible, Fastback Coupe, Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1966 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang had 6.95 x 14 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1966? A: Ford produced 2,212,415 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 607,568 examples of the Mustang in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1966 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM- 1966 Ford Mustang Menu
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