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Look up available Ford Mustang vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 49 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1964–? 49 variants Coupe Petrol
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Original chassis numbers from before the modern VIN standard can be shorter and use manufacturer-specific formats. Do not add characters to make one fit a 17-character form. Compare the original markings with the registration papers and the correct period manual; a later registration or replacement identity plate needs its own supporting documents.

The NHTSA vPIC decoder is intended for model years 1981 onward. The specification rows below are a reference for comparison, not authentication of an individual car.

Ford Mustang specs by variant

All 49 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 15 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
5.0L V8 10AT RWD (460 HP) 2017–? Petrol 4.9 L 460 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp RWD —
2.3L 10AT RWD (310 HP) 2017–? Petrol 2.3 L 310 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp RWD —
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 6AT RWD (435 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 5.0 L 435 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 6AT RWD (421 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 5.0 L 415 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
2.3L EcoBoost 6AT RWD (317 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 2.3 L 313 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
2.3L EcoBoost 6AT RWD (310 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 2.3 L 310 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
3.7L Ti-VCT V6 6AT RWD (300 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 3.7 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
4.6L V8 5AT RWD (300 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 4.6 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
4.0L V6 5AT RWD (210 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 4.0 L 210 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
4.0L V6 5AT RWD (213 HP) 2004–2008 Petrol 4.0 L 211 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
3.8L V6 5AT RWD (190 HP) 1998–2004 Petrol 3.8 L 188 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
2.8L V6 3AT (111 HP) 1979–? Petrol 2.8 L 109 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD —
4.9L V8 3AT (141 HP) 1978–1993 Petrol 4.9 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD —
5.8L V8 3AT RWD (294 HP) 1969–1973 Petrol 5.8 L 290 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD —
6.4L V8 3AT (325 HP) 1966–? Petrol 6.4 L 321 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 34 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
5.0L V8 6MT RWD (460 HP) 2017–? Petrol 4.9 L 460 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
2.3L 6MT RWD (310 HP) 2017–? Petrol 2.3 L 310 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 6MT RWD (435 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 5.0 L 435 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 6MT RWD (421 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 5.0 L 415 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
2.3L EcoBoost 6MT RWD (317 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 2.3 L 313 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
2.3L EcoBoost 6MT RWD (310 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 2.3 L 310 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
3.7L Ti-VCT V6 6MT RWD (300 HP) 2014–2017 Petrol 3.7 L 300 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
4.6L V8 5MT RWD (300 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 4.6 L 300 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (210 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 4.0 L 210 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (213 HP) 2004–2008 Petrol 4.0 L 211 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.6L V8 5MT RWD (390 HP) 1998–2004 Petrol 4.6 L 385 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.6L V8 5MT RWD (326 HP) 1998–2004 Petrol 4.6 L 322 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.6L V8 5MT RWD (306 HP) 1998–2004 Petrol 4.6 L 302 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.6L V8 5MT RWD (260 HP) 1998–2004 Petrol 4.6 L 256 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
3.8L V6 5MT RWD (190 HP) 1998–2004 Petrol 3.8 L 188 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.3L 4MT (120 HP) 1981–? Petrol 2.3 L 118 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
2.3L 4MT (89 HP) 1979–? Petrol 2.3 L 105 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
5.7L V8 4MT RWD (270 HP) 1972–1973 Petrol 5.7 L 266 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
5.7L V8 3MT RWD (180 HP) 1972–1973 Petrol 5.8 L 177 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
4.9L V8 3MT RWD (143 HP) 1972–1973 Petrol 4.9 L 141 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
4.1L 3MT RWD (100 HP) 1972–1973 Petrol 4.1 L 99 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
5.8 1971–? Petrol 5.8 L 330 bhp MANUAL RWD —
7 1971–? Petrol 7.0 L — MANUAL RWD —
4.9L V8 4MT RWD (298 HP) 1969–1973 Petrol 4.9 L 290 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
5.8L V8 4MT RWD (254 HP) 1969–1973 Petrol 5.8 L 251 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
3.3L 3MT RWD (122 HP) 1969–1973 Petrol 3.3 L 121 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
7.0L V8 4MT RWD (406 HP) 1968–? Petrol 7.0 L 400 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
7.0L V8 4MT RWD (340 HP) 1968–? Petrol 7.0 L 335 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP) 1968–? Petrol 3.3 L 115 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
4.7L V8 4MT (275 HP) 1965–1968 Petrol 4.7 L 271 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
3.3L 3MT (117 HP) 1965–1968 Petrol 3.3 L 115 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
4.7L V8 3MT (208 HP) 1964–1966 Petrol 4.7 L 208 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
4.3L V8 3MT (163 HP) 1964–1966 Petrol 4.3 L 162 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —
2.8L 3MT (100 HP) 1964–1966 Petrol 2.8 L 99 bhp MANUAL 3sp RWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Ford Mustang specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Ford Mustang VIN FAQ

What can a Ford Mustang VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Ford Mustang identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Ford Mustang dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1964–? across 49 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Ford Mustang VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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