Used Ford Mustang for Sale near California
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Overview
The 1981 Ford Mustang retained the same look as its fellow third generation Mustangs, but featured fewer engine choices. The 2.8-liter V6 was no longer an option. However, the 3.3-liter V6 was now rated at 91 horsepower.
Some of the aftermarket additions included installing a replica T-top from the late 70's.
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Clayton O
Reviewed a 1981 Ford Cobra RWD on Jan 13, 2008
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.
Ed K
Reviewed a 1981 Ford Cobra RWD on Apr 14, 2008
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.
Matt M
Reviewed a 1981 Ford GLX RWD on Dec 27, 2007
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
1981 Ford Mustang Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Coupe RWD | $6,545 |
| S Coupe RWD | $6,245 |
| Ghia Hatchback | $7,103 |
| GLX RWD | -- |
| Ghia Sedan RWD | $7,019 |
| Cobra RWD | $8,691 |
| Hatchback RWD | $6,782 |
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