First Impressions 2004 Ford Mustang Mach I
Several things can be said about the Ford Mustang series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2004 Ford Mustang Mach I Specs
The restyled Mustang Mach I is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
The fuel system for the 2004 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang Mach I are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits 53.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $28,015, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,583. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mustang Mach I received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Ford Mustang
The 2004 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Mach I version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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