Ford Mustang 1986–1993 car dimensions: 4562 mm long, 1755 mm wide and 1323 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,262 kg. Braked towing is 454 kg.
The cabin seats four with cloth or optional leather bucket seats up front. GT models add articulated sport seats with adjustable lumbar and thigh support. A center console is standard. Air conditioning, fingertip cruise control, power windows, power locks, rear defroster, tilt steering, and AM/FM stereo with cassette or premium sound are optional or package items depending on year and trim. From 1990 a driver airbag is standard. No advanced electronic driver aids appear in period specs.
The 3-door hatchback provides a practical load area behind the rear seats that expands substantially when the split-folding rear seatbacks are dropped, making it useful for larger items or weekend gear.
Maximum trailer towing is listed at 1000 lbs when properly equipped. The car is not intended for heavy hauling or frequent work duty. GT and SVO models receive firmer handling suspensions with gas-charged struts or adjustable shocks and larger anti-roll bars, while base LX models use standard suspension.
The cabin offers firm supportive reclining bucket seats with good lateral hold. Sport seats on GT and LX 5.0 models add adjustable side bolsters, thigh supports, and power lumbar. Split fold-down rear seats open cargo space. Full gauges and optional power windows locks and tilt wheel complete the driver-focused setup.
15.4-gallon fuel tank
Regular unleaded gasoline
Center high-mount stop lamp standard from 1986
Driver-side airbag standard from 1990
3-point active lap/shoulder belts for all four occupants
Power front disc rear drum brakes standard
Fuel tank holds 15.4 gallons of regular unleaded. Economy runs 15-18 mpg combined on V8 models and 20-23 mpg on four-cylinder versions depending on transmission.
Oil capacity is five quarts with filter for most engines. Parts and fluids remain widely available for routine upkeep on this generation.
Safety kit centers on three-point belts plus the high-mount stop lamp added in 1986. Driver airbag became standard in 1990 while passenger airbag stayed optional. ABS was not standard.
Keep the car with regular fluid checks and attention to common wear items like seat foam plastics and suspension bushings. The hatchback layout aids cargo access for daily use.
Length 4562 mm, Width 1755 mm, Height 1323 mm, Wheelbase 2553 mm (Mustang 1986–1993)
Sources: manufacturer data, encycarpedia.com and conceptcarz.com, Wikipedia third-generation Mustang.