1972 Ford Mustang Specifications

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    • 1972 Ford Mustang Model Years
    1964196519661967196819691970197119721973

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1964 - 1973
    Price : $2,730-$3,100
    Weight : 2940 lbs | 1333.562 kg
    Inline 6
    Displacement : 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
    Power : 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 93 mm.
    Stroke : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 7
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
    Power : 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Compression : 8.6:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial Number Code 'Q'
    Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
    Power : 256 HP (188.416 KW) @ 5400 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Compression : 8.6:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
    Power : 266 HP (195.776 KW) @ 5400 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Compression : 8.6:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , Automatic

    Total Ford Production for 1972 : 2,246,563
    Total 1972 Mustang production : 102,589
    1972 Ford Mustang
    Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : 6,401
    Fastback 2 dr. 4 P : 15,622
    Grande 2 dr. 4 P : 18,045
    Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 57,350
    Mach 1 2 dr. 4 P : 27,675

    Hardtop Coupe

    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Fastback

    Price : $2,785
    Weight : 2910 lbs | 1319.954 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Convertible

    Price : $3,012
    Weight : 3060 lbs | 1387.993 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Grande

    Price : $2,912
    Weight : 2962 lbs | 1343.541 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Mach 1

    Mach 1
    Mach 1
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    Price : $3,050
    Weight : 3045 lbs | 1381.189 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Hardtop Coupe

    Hardtop Coupe
    Price : $2,815
    Weight : 3026 lbs | 1372.571 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Fastback

    Fastback
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    Price : $2,875
    Weight : 2996 lbs | 1358.963 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
    Chassis # 2F03F226192
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    Auction entries : 1
    Convertible
    Price : $3,100
    Weight : 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Grande

    Grande
    Chassis # 2F04F168163
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    Price : $3,000
    Weight : 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 189.5 in | 4813 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
    Wheelbase : 109.0 in | 2769 mm.
    Front Track : 61.5 in | 1562 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : E78-14

    Component

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Mfr Report Date19710701
    NHTSA Campaign ID81V002000
    SummaryDUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, CERTAIN FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING AND BLADE SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
    RemedyDEFECTIVE FAN WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE.
    NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302 OR 305 CID ENGINESAND FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BROKEN BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY BE PROPELLED OUTWARDS,DAMAGING ENGINE COMPONENTS OR, POSSIBLY INJURING PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO LEAVE THE HOOD OPEN OR HAVE THE ENGINE SERVICEDWHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, UNTIL THE FAN HAS BEEN REPLACED.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1972 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $11,800
    Avg. Home : $27,550
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.55

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Ford Mustang? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 109.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1972 Ford Mustang? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang has a length of 189.50 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1972 Ford Mustang? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang has a width of 75.00 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1972 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1972 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,730 to $3,100 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Ford Mustang? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang was offered as a Convertible, Fastback, Grande, Hardtop Coupe, Mach 1.

    Q: What tires did the 1972 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang had E78-14 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1972? A: Ford produced 2,246,563 automobiles in 1972.

    Q: How many 1972 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 102,589 examples of the Mustang in 1972.

    Q: What engines did the 1972 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM
  • V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 3800 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 256 HP (188.416 KW) @ 5400 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 266 HP (195.776 KW) @ 5400 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1972 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.

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