@classicsurvivor: The 1974 Mustang was the first year of the Mustang II, a major departure from the larger 1971–73 cars. It was considerably smaller and lighter, with a more European-inspired compact design intended to suit the fuel-conscious market of the 1970s. The base Mustang was offered as a 2-door hardtop/coupe, with a long hood, short rear deck, rectangular headlights, and a distinctive recessed grille. A Mustang II hatchback was also available. The 1974 base car came standard with a 2.3L four-cylinder engine. A 2.8L V6 was optional. Ford did not offer a V8 Mustang in 1974; the V8 returned for 1975. The Mustang II used rack-and-pinion steering and a front suspension derived from the Pinto platform. Its compact dimensions and lighter weight made it substantially different in driving character from the previous-generation Mustang. The 1974 Mustang is particularly easy to identify by its small size, rectangular headlights, narrow body, and five-lug-free four-cylinder/V6 chassis. The 1974 is also distinctive because it was the only Mustang II year without a V8 option. #classicsurvivor #carshow #classiccar #ford #mustang

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