While the mustangs gas mileage ratings dropped considerably or. The details on the competitors in the video above are limited to the fact that one car is a charger scat pack and the other is a mustang gt. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. The mustang gt is a car from ford, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door coupe body style. The mustang gt carries epa ratings of 15 miles per gallon city, 25 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined with the sixspeed manual, and. Not having ever driven an auto mustang i have no idea how bad 3. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora.
Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic transmission. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. For 1994 the ford mustang underwent its first major red. There were minor differences in mpg ratings between manual and automatic transmissions. More importantly, the v6 returns good highway fuel economy, though. If you had the opportunity to check out motor trends head 2 head pitting the 2018 camaro ss 1le vs the 2018 mustang gt premium equipped with the performance package 1, the camaro essentially outperformed the grandtouring version of the mustang in almost every performance aspect. At the 2004 north american international auto show, ford.
Our 2004 ford mustang svt cobra in redfire metallic is one of just 3,768 cobra coupes produced in its model year of which only 509 were sold in this particular color. The ford mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. In this video i talk about what i have done in order to shift a mustang gt smoothly. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. View and download ford 2004 04 mustang owners manual online. My older car had a 5 speed manual and i had tendon problem in my arm for driving it in freeway traffic.
I would like to install the center consolcup holders with my color, door skins, and footwell. New mustang gt and the mach 1 shootout muscle mustangs. On the 2014 ford mustang gt premium, for example, you will find features such as a 4. Regular v6 mustangs come in standard, deluxe and premium trim levels, while the gt v8 is offered in deluxe and premium levels. Nov 12, 2004 is it possible, infighting amongst the ford camp. Find the best used 2004 ford mustang mach 1 near you.
The fourth generation ford mustang was an automobile produced by the american manufacturer ford for the 1994 through 2004 model years. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale on. Cameron decided to gut a wrecked 2016 mustang gt and add that vaunted interior to his s197 as well. Fords iconic mustang is a better sports car than ever before just be sure to. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. We have 17 2004 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 24 personal use cars. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. Ford mustang mpg actual mpg from 3,6 ford mustang owners. In normal, fully automatic mode, it keeps the revs pretty low, clearly to achieve that extra mpg in town.
Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Weve rounded up six great sports cars that combine a stellar driving. Ford, a debate has been going on amongst the ford community about two cars, that to most have much in common, but to the participants of the debate, the two cars are as different as apples and oranges. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Many mustang owners love their sports cars but dont love the fact that they arent so fuelfriendly. View and download ford 2004 mustang owners manual online. Dont you hate how bad the fuel efficiency of a mustang is. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is better. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Regular gasoline, view estimates how can i share my mpg.
If you think of the mustang as a gasguzzling muscle car, think again. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. Its not even a grand touring car, despite the gt initials that adorn it. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2004 ford mustang 6 cyl, 3. The pcm likes to drop two gears in auto mode and that can put it well into the power. The bar 20112014 mustang gt 19962004 mustang gt 20112014 v6. We have 7 2004 ford mustang mach 1 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 8 personal use cars. After testing two 2018 ford mustang gts with a mere 3pound difference in measured weight, we were taken aback by how much quicker the gt is with its new 10speed automatic 10a sixthan it is. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 ford mustang coupe 2d gt. We see how it fares on southern french roads ford mustang gt 5. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 ford mustang including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. My 2004 mustang gt automatic going from 060 with bbk cai, borla stingers catback, and diablosport predator tuner. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 2004 mustang models nationwide. This is mainly due to user controlled transmission shifts and greater control over engine rpm. Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. It has the my color gauge cluster, through the screen it has the setting for ambient lighting also but i dont have the parts in car for it. The bad a poorly tuned 10speed automatic transmission hurts the driving. In 1964, ford started manufacturing one of the most successful car models in the history of the automobile industrythe mustang. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. More powerful mustang gt variants are powered by a 5. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
To mustang owners and fans, this was a pretty hard blow to the. The 2005 gt is quicker than all but the current supercharged svt cobra, and, even so, only by a 0. Cars fuelsaving technologies engine technologies transmission technologies other technologies. Ok so you know what mustang rear axle assembly went into what years now lets look at what axles are in your mustang rear end. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. We can help you calculate and track your fuel economy. As fords third oldest nameplate, this model has inspired different generations of vehicles with short rear decks and long hoods or pony cars. In this video i teach you all of the steps to get the most mileage out of your car. Mustang buyers can proudly skip fords raucous v8 and stick with the v6, since. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air. In this mustang engine swap we replace the factory 4. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 ford mustang coupe 2d mach 1.
Get more from your ford mustangs gas mileage liveabout. And you will also be supporting the increasing debt of the government through corn subsidies. The reason i say this is because after i killed my other rear end with 3. The taller hood with its power dome tips off that the engine is much taller than the stock gts. Your auto repair done right, only the work you need with no add ons. Unfortunately, the mustang is my daily driver and a have to encounter freeway traffic. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. Motivated by a supercharged 4 more info west coast auto sales center. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker. For some reason unlike in any other manual vehicle i have driven, this car has been a little. The most accurate 2004 ford mustangs mpg estimates based on real world results of 1.
All 7904 ford mustang rear ends used 28 spline axles except for the 2001 and 0304 svt cobras they used a 31 spline axle in their irs rear end. First gear in the auto is no waaay lower than in the manual. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. May 22, 2010 my 2004 mustang gt automatic going from 060 with bbk cai, borla stingers catback, and diablosport predator tuner.
The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. For 1994 the ford mustang underwent its first major redesign in fifteen years, being introduced in november 1993 and launching on december 9, 1993. So, if i were voting for manual vs auto, id get a manual. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5.
Though gas mileage is rarely the top priority of mustang enthusiasts. Mustang mpg ratings by year mustang fuel economy cj pony. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Hey everyone i have a 2014 mustang gt track pack 6speed. The two cars i speak of are the 2005 ford mustang gt and the 2004 ford mustang. I managed to get over 28 mpg on the highway in this mode with the 10r80.
The most accurate ford mustang mpg estimates based on real world results of 41. The video doesnt even give the model years, but we can make plenty of guesses based on what we see in the racing footage. The current generation ford mustang began with the. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2004 ford mustang. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. Ford motor company 2004 ford crown victoria owners guide. Your going to be out of first gear before you even realize you hit the gas pedal haha. Our list of known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 ford mustang. The base 2009 mustang convertible has a power soft top, glass rear window with defroster, fivespeed manual transmission, air conditioning. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. Sixthgeneration mustang gets a leaner face, revised suspension, improved safety equipment and a more powerful v8. We were invited to bristol motor speedway to witness the mustang lap. Power is produced by a single overhead camshaft, 4.
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