Ford Mustang Fox vs Ford LTD: specs side by side

Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Ford · 1979–1993

Mustang Fox

Version (4 versions)

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Ford · 1983–1986

Version (16 versions)

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Ford Mustang Fox is the older design (from 1979); Ford LTD arrived in 1983.

General
	Ford Mustang Fox	Ford LTD
Version	SVT Cobra 5.0 V8 · petrol · 175 kW (238 PS)	2.3 L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd · 1986 (EPA)
Production years	1979–1993	1983–1986
Body	Hatchback	Sedan, Station wagon
Country	United States	United States
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	175 kW (238 PS) 235 hp Better	65–112 kW (88–152 PS) 87–150 hp
Power, all versions	66–175 kW (90–238 PS) 89–235 hp	65–112 kW (88–152 PS) 87–150 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	386 Nm 285 lb-ft	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	5,000 cc · 8 cyl 5.0 l	2,300 cc · 4 cyl 2.3 l
Gearbox	No data	3-speed automatic
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,562 mm 179.6 in	No data
Width	1,735 mm 68.3 in	No data
Height	1,323 mm 52.1 in	No data
Wheelbase	2,553 mm 100.5 in	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	No data	11.8 l/100 km 19.9 mpg US
Fuel cost per year	No data	€3,100/year estimated

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.