• The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic American cars, with a history that dates back to 1964. Ford redesigned the Mustang many times over the years. The 2005 model was redesigned along retro styling lines, emerging with several styling cues that hint at the original Mustang.
  
  

Engine and Performance

• The 2005 Mustang's standard engine is a 4.0 L (4009cc) V-6. The V-6 makes 210 horsepower at 5300 RPM and produces 240 lb.-ft. of torque. The optional engine is a 4.6 L V-8. This engine comes in the 2005 Mustang GT model. It makes 300 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque. Edmunds Inside Line tested the Mustang GT and recorded a 5.9-second 0 to 60 sprint.
  
  

Fuel Economy and Efficiency

• The V-6 Mustang is rated by the EPA at 17 miles per gallon in the city and 23 on the highway when equipped with the car's automatic transmission. The highway economy is a bit better with the manual transmission at 26 mpg. All 2005 Mustangs have a 16-gallon fuel tank, which means the maximum tank capacity is 416 miles on the most fuel-efficient model. The V-6 model has an EPA Carbon Footprint score of 6 (out of 10). It emits approximately 9.3 tons of CO2 per year. The GT Mustang with the V-8 is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway with the manual transmission. The automatic transmission gets 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. The V-8's EPA Carbon Footprint is also 6; it emits approximately 10.4 tons of CO2 per year.
  
  

Dimensions

• The 2005 V-6 Mustang is 187.6 inches long with a 107.1-inch wheelbase. The GT's overall length is a bit longer at 188 inches, although the wheelbase is the same. The Mustang's curb weight ranges from 3,351 to 3,483 pounds, depending on the specific model.
  
  All Mustang models have 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space and 30.1 inches of rear legroom. The 2005 Mustang has 42.7 inches of front legroom.