Some data panels from contemporary road tests ...

[CareerFiremanGuy]

1964 TEMPEST GTO 389
325 hp/428 lb ft



1965 427 Cobra
485 hp/480 lb ft


1968 428 COBRA JET
335hp/440 lb ft


1968 DART GTS 340
275 hp/340 lb ft


1969 428 CJ MACH 1
335 hp/440 lb ft

 

[Cruising68]

Funny that those levels of power are commonplace or low for todays standards.

Our St’s are all faster than those muscle cars . Not gonna lie, my 66 Mustang convertible is a dog compared to my ST.


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[CareerFiremanGuy]

Yup, most late 60's/early 70's muscle cars were high 14 sec cars.

Bone stock, only the big block lighter weight cars could break into the 13's.

Still, they're legendary and looked great.

 

[northof60expST]

1968 428 COBRA JET was fast from day one and gas mileage?.....who cares! Now, well I will be riding my bicycle to work tomorrow.

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

Yes, for their day the 428 Cobra Jet was a fast car. As for bicycling, it soothes the nerves and is a great way to exercise.

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

more ...

1981 Capri RS
161 hp/247 lb ft


1969 5 CAR SHOOTOUT (2 pages)




1985 MUSTANG GT
210 hp/269 lb ft


1989 20TH ANNIVERSARY T/A
250 hp/340 lb ft

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

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240 HP/280 LB FT


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