1981 Ford Mustang Parts & Performance
By: Andrew Cilio: The 1981 Mustang again saw very few changes from previous years in the third-generation Foxbody designs. The 1981 model did feature the Traction-Lok rear axle, which were specially designed to decrease wheel hop.
This was a landmark year, however, as 1981 was the first time in Mustang history that the hatchback outsold the coupe. This trend continued all throughout the rest of the Foxbody generation, up to 1993. Looking for restoration or ...... READ MORE
This was a landmark year, however, as 1981 was the first time in Mustang history that the hatchback outsold the coupe. This trend continued all throughout the rest of the Foxbody generation, up to 1993. Looking for restoration or ...... READ MORE
1981 Mustang Parts
1981 Ford Mustang Specs
| Engine | HP | TQ | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 2V 4cyl | 88 HP | |||
| 3.3L 1V 6cyl | 94 HP | |||
| 4.2L 2V V-8 | 120 HP |
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Coupe | $5,897 |
| Standard Hatchback | $6,566 |
| Standard Hatchback, Ghia | $6,786 |
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Standard Coupe | 77,458 |
| Standard Coupe, Ghia | 13,422 |
| Standard Hatchback | 77,399 |
| Standard Hatchback, Ghia | 14,273 |
| Code | Engine/Body/Options |
|---|---|
| 1FA | Ford Motor Co. |
| B | Restraint system (B-active belts) |
| P | Passenger Car |
| 10 | Body code (10/14 - 2dr sedan, 15 - 3dr, 12 - 2dr Ghia, 13 - 3dr Ghia) |
| A | 2.3L 2V 4cyl 88hp |
| B | 3.3L 1V 6cyl 94hp |
| D | 4.2L 2V V-8 120hp |
| 6 | Check digit (varies) |
| B | Year (B - 1981) |
| F | Plant (F-Dearborn) |
| 0000001 | Consecutive unit number |
| Color | Code |
|---|---|
| Black | 1C |
| Light Pewter Metallic | 1T |
| Bright Bittersweet | 2G |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | 3L |
| Dark Brown Metallic | 5Q |
| Bright Yellow | 6N |
| Dark Cordovan Metallic | 8N |
| Polar White | 9D |
| Medium Pewter Metallic | 17 |
| Red | 24 |
| Bright Red | 27 |
| Pastel Chamois | 86 |
| Medium Blue Glow | 3H |
| Bittersweet Glow | 8D |
| Color |
|---|
| Black |
| Wedgewood Blue |
| Red |
| Caramel |
| Vaquero |
| Pewter |
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