The 1995 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra R, GT, GTS, and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.

Performance

The restyled Mustang Base is equipped with a Ford 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a Borg Warner 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1995 Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

Mustang Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Base are 71.80 inches wide by 182.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $21,300, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1995 Mustang gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In 1994 and 1995 the Mustang Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang

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