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1981 Ford Mustang User Reviews

1981 Ford Mustang Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars 2.5 / 5
  • Appearance:2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 out of 5 stars 2.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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Ed writes:
1981 Ford Mustang Cobra Turbo Review
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Its a mustang

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Built by Ford

45

Built This Car Myself. — Handling is terrible but what do you expect from an old ass mustang. Acceleration aint bad for a straight six motor. Brakes work like a charm after you replace the entire set-up. Alot more power if you swap from the stock single barrel to the holley two barrel.

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Clayton writes:
1981 Ford Mustang Cobra Turbo Review
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Looked cool! (at the time)

Cons

Very thirsty!

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My Pseudo-musclecar! — This was my second Mustang, and it was the only one worth taking a picture of. I enjoyed driving it around, but the weak 255 ci V8 mated with the 3 speed auto was not exactly fast! It looked the part though. It cost me too much to own while attending high school.

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Scott writes:
1981 Ford Mustang LX Review
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fun to drive

Cons

rusted out

25

It Was A Good Starter Car. — It was a fun car to drive. It was the first car I drove that was stick.Had it up to 150 kms an hour and it was a straight 6 with a 4 speed manual transmission. It kicked ass! Cool.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Brian writes:
1981 Ford Mustang LX Review
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Nearly indestructible, comfy seats...

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Ugly, wimpy, not a winter car.

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I Only Love This Because It Was My First Car. — What can I say except that I beat the crap out of this car and it wouldn't die. Of course the radio never worked well, AC didn't work, passenger door hinge was bent, got gassed by the exhaust when an exhaust gasket got ripped out while sliding off the road. Absolutely no power. Had an awful fox body on it. But it has sentimental value.

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Matt writes:
1981 Ford Mustang LX Review
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Buillet Proof Engine

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Weak Transmission ( Damn Neutral Drops)

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Rustang !!! — First car , parents gone for the summer, by the end it would burn all the oil from the oil pan faster than i could put it in, it went for 1 month, without any oil !! was good in feilds out by E.L Smith water treatment plant, worked great until the transmission blew up

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Danny writes:
1981 Ford Mustang LX Review
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fun to drive

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a lot of electrical problems

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Its A Mustang — ugly unless u know how to build it fun to drive a bit sluggish but its an 81, feels big when in it but i love it

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2012 Ford Mustang Reviews

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My Wife Loves It By Danny

Who cares what the back seats are like, I'm never going to sit in them. Could do with a better shifter but the power is over the top as is the comfort and handling. Excellent for long long drives,... Read More

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2011 Ford Mustang Reviews

Good Show..!! I Love It..! By IRoq

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2010 Ford Mustang Reviews

The American Dream By Thomas

I like everything in the car and mostly the engine power and music of the V8. i like the premium options with the microsoft sync that connects my car and my iphone. I don't like the fact that I will n... Read More

Not Just Pretty By JFarrell514

This car was so simple to drive during the first weeks over my past V8 Stick 08 Mustang, the control was given back to you and not the clutch. Much more forgiving power wise and much more comfortable ... Read More

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2009 Ford Mustang Reviews

Nice Looking Fast Chip Foose Edition Mustang By khoutx

Great car. Fun to Drive. Very Clean. Still has warranty. Nice looking 20" foose rims. 5 speed manual shifts like a dream. The exhuast sounds just like a 60's Hot Rod car. with a great rumble. The shak... Read More

Sound Of The Car. By Griml0ck5S

I dislike the exhaust that is stock on the car, it really muffles the sound of the car, but throwing on an after market modification will intensify the sound, and it'll sound as powerful as it looks. ... Read More

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