Where did the Ford Mustang get its name?
Based on the Falcon, their Mustang featured a long-sweeping hood and a high-mounted grill with a Mustang prominently featured as its centerpiece. It also featured air-intakes in front of the rear wheels, with chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components taken from the Ford Falcon. The idea was to design a vehicle that was cheap to produce, while offering up the product quality of the Falcon. In fact, the Mustang and the Falcon shared many of the same mechanical parts. It was also identical in overall length, although the Mustang had a shorter wheelbase (68.2 inches). In spite of its many similarities, the Mustang did look completely different on the outside. It also had lower positioned seats and a lower ride height. And with that, the Ford Mustang was born.
