Used 1980 Ford Mustang for Sale Nationwide
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Overview
The 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra did not look much different than its predecessor, but it had lost something under the hood. To comply with new CAFE standards, the 302-ci V8 was reduced to 255-ci, losing 15 horses, giving the car only 119 horsepower.
Unlike the engine of the base model, the SVO-McLaren Turbo Mustang had a small yet powerful engine. Only a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder, the turbocharge pushed the psi from 5 to 11, giving it approximately 175 horsepower with the turbo. Unfortunately for some, the power in the engine combined with the bright orange-yellow color of the car invited many state troopers to seem to want a closer look, doling out many speeding tickets.
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Thomas R
Reviewed a 1980 Ford Cobra Coupe RWD on Aug 26, 2009
This car has a 1992 5.0 High Output motor with an Edelbrock Torker Intake,750 Holley Double Pumper Carb,headers,TRUE DUAL EXHAUST,V FORCE MUFFLERS,T5 5 speed standard transmission,5 Bolt Conversion,Rear Crome Mags,60 series Kelly Charger Tires
Alex B
Reviewed a 1980 Ford Cobra Coupe RWD on May 26, 2008
302 v8 430 horsepower [dyno] new paint now it is black with gold la mans stripes lowered 2 in overall interior was all replaced back to new. best time at the drag strip was 12:22 at 125 mph
Mike K
Reviewed a 1980 Ford Sedan RWD on Oct 24, 2008
it was a good first car. I had to give it up when the crate holding the drivers seat up broke. lol Good gas mileage. The clutch was replaced and it didn't seem to run right after that. I also had the gas tank replaced as I would put 5 bucks in before school and be on e after school. lol
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1980 Ford Sedan RWD on Nov 2, 2013
I love my car, I only paid $450 for it, everything is ORIGINAL and when I bought it mind you it is over 33 years old it only had 78,954 miles on it. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle. It needs to be restored, which I am currently working on as I drive it
1980 Ford Mustang Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
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| Sedan RWD | -- |
| Cobra Coupe RWD | -- |
| Ghia Sedan RWD | -- |
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