Mustang Review

See also the main fact sheets for the 2006 Ford Mustang.

High Points

• Aggressive Styling
• Performance
• Handling
• Well designed cabin ergonomics

Low Points

• No side curtain airbags
• No stability control
• Seats lack sufficient lateral support
• Low-grade interior plastics

Performance and Handling

The V6 Mustang comes with a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 210 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. Upgrade to the GT package and get a 4.6-liter V8 with 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The Mustangs are rear wheel-drive with the option for a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.

Gas Mileage

• Manual: 19 mpg / 28 mpg
• Automatic: : 19 mpg / 25 mpg

Safety: 4.5 Stars (out of 5)

All Mustang models come standard with four-wheel disc brakes. Traction control and antilock brakes are optional on the V6 models but are standard on the GT. Stability control is not offered at this time for either model. Side-impact airbags for front occupants are optional on all models, but full-length head curtain airbags are not available. The NHTSA rated the Ford Mustang a perfect five stars for front-impact and four stars for side-impact protection.

Reliability and Maintenance

• Standard maintenace schedule
• Reliability data not available

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