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1981 Ford Mustang Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$6,245 to $8,691

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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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by Ed K
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.Apr 14, 2008
by Clayton O
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.Jan 13, 2008
by Matt M
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 upDec 27, 2007

1981 Ford Mustang Pricing

Original MSRP
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Trims & specs

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Roof

T-Tops: solid

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Audio System

AM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Roof

T-Tops: solid

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Audio System

AM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Roof

T-Tops: solid

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Roof

T-Tops: solid

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Roof

T-Tops: solid

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Audio System

AM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Roof

T-Tops: solid

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

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