Hissing Cobra
Founding Member
I also could never own a 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder powered Mustang (it doesn't even matter what year or generation it is.) Mustang to me is performance AND good looks. Let's face it, EVERY generation of Mustang has it's fair share of weaknesses.
I'm on my first Mustang ('79 Cobra) and initially was turned off by the TURBO 4 cylinder that resided between the shock towers. Nonetheless, I bought it (knowing full well that I was going to install a built 302.) I'm glad that I did, and the initial letdown of NOT owning a GT (which was much cooler) has subsided greatly.
I also don't understand why the Mustang II's get continuously slammed/bashed. Those little cars saved the Mustang name! Check out the production figures of those cars for each year that they were made. Unbelieveable! Like any other model of Mustang, they can and have been modified to perform very well. I've seen many a II that was a show winner or an ass-kicker at the track. Sure, they have their weaknesses, but what model doesn't?
There are a lot of other year models besides the II that I could point out their weaknesses, but what good would that do?
I'm on my first Mustang ('79 Cobra) and initially was turned off by the TURBO 4 cylinder that resided between the shock towers. Nonetheless, I bought it (knowing full well that I was going to install a built 302.) I'm glad that I did, and the initial letdown of NOT owning a GT (which was much cooler) has subsided greatly.
I also don't understand why the Mustang II's get continuously slammed/bashed. Those little cars saved the Mustang name! Check out the production figures of those cars for each year that they were made. Unbelieveable! Like any other model of Mustang, they can and have been modified to perform very well. I've seen many a II that was a show winner or an ass-kicker at the track. Sure, they have their weaknesses, but what model doesn't?
There are a lot of other year models besides the II that I could point out their weaknesses, but what good would that do?