1973 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1973 style information including Special Models)


Hardtop

Fastback

Convertible

The 1973 Mustang was the last of the classic Mustang fastbacks, hardtops, and convertibles. Convertible Mustangs did not return until 1983. The 1973 grille was designed with larger "egg crate" holes, and the turn signals were integrated into the grille. The headlight and taillight bezels were chrome, and the front and rear bumpers were redesigned to handle the required Federal standards. The front bumper color matched the car's body color. The engine choices from 1972 returned but with slightly better performance due to overall suspension and handling changes. The 1973 model year marked the end of the classic muscle Mustang with the last of the large engines and Mach 1 option.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total VIN VCT Body Sub-Total
134,867 01 65D Hardtop 51,480
04 65F Hardtop Grande 25,274
02 63D Fastback 10,820
05 63R Fastback Mach 1 35,440
03 76D Convertible 11,853

Paint Color Codes (compare years, large examples, paintref.com - codes, chips)

Code Sample Mfg Code
Bright Red 2B M2560
Light Blue 3B M3429
Medium Blue 3D M5087
Blue Glow 3K M5210
Bright Green Glow 4B M5025
Ivy Glow 4C M5072
Medium Aqua 4N M5173
Medium Green 4P M3462
Dark Green 4Q M3542
Light Pewter 5A M3314
Medium Brown (Ginger) 5H M3564
Medium Copper 5M M5144
Saddle Bronze 5T M5145
Light Yellow Gold 6B M3565
Medium Yellow Gold 6C M3492
Medium Bright Yellow 6E M5080
Gold Glow 6F M5079
White 9A M1619
1C-Black was not a standard color for the 1973 Mustang.

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1973 performance information)

Gross Horsepower was measured using a blueprinted test engine running on a stand without accessories, mufflers, or emissions control devices. In 1971-2 automakers began to specify power in terms of SAE Net Horsepower (as defined by standard J1349). Net Horsepower is measured with the engine in "as-installed trim", with all accessories and standard intake and exhaust systems. This was done to reduce the advertised power for insurance rates and to account for different approaches to emission reduction equipment.
VIN Displacement Carb Compression Max Power (net) Max Torque (net)
Standard 98hp 6-cyl L 250ci 1-bbl 8.0:1 98hp 3400rpm 197ft-lb 1600rpm
Optional 140hp V8 F 302ci 2-bbl 9.0:1 140hp 4000rpm 239ft-lb 2000rpm
Optional 177hp V8 H 351ci 2-bbl 8.6:1 177hp 4000rpm 284ft-lb 2000rpm
Optional Cobra Jet 266hp V8 Q 351ci 4-bbl 9.0:1 266hp 5400rpm 301ft-lb 3600rpm
Optional HO 266hp V8 R 351ci 4-bbl 8.8:1 266hp 5400rpm 286ft-lb 3800rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)


Year: 3 = 1973
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Body:
01 = Hardtop
02 = Fastback
03 = Convertible
04 = Hardtop (Grande)
05 = Fastback Mach 1
Engine:
L = Standard 98hp 250ci 6-Cyl
F = Optional 140hp 302ci V8
H = Optional 177hp 351ci 2V V8
Q = Optional Cobra Jet 266hp 351ci 4V V8
R = Optional HO 266hp 351ci V8
Unit Number: 1973 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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