Ford Mustang II Trivia Quiz

Although the Mustang II receives its share of “dogging” by the Mustang community, it was the right car at the right time – want proof? Sales figures don’t lie.

Check out this Mustang II trivia quiz to see how much you know about the Mustang’s history.

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The Mustang II Was The First Generation To Win Motor Trend's Car Of The Year Award?

True

False

True - the 1974 Ford Mustang was the first Mustang to win Motor Trend's Car of the Year. Selling over 386,000 units, the 1974 Mustang ranks as the fourth best selling Mustang of all time.

True - the 1974 Ford Mustang was the first Mustang to win Motor Trend's Car of the Year. Selling over 386,000 units, the 1974 Mustang ranks as the fourth best selling Mustang of all time.

2 / 11

The Mustang "Ghia" Model Name Comes From?

Gotta Have It Again

Carrozzeria Ghia

The Name of the Mustang II Designer's Wife

The Ghia name comes from the Italian design firm Carrozzeria Ghia.

The Ghia name comes from the Italian design firm Carrozzeria Ghia.

3 / 11

The Mustang II Was Based or Derived From?

Maverick

Pinto

Escort (Ford of Europe)

The Ford Mustang II was based and derived from the Pinto.

The Ford Mustang II was based and derived from the Pinto.

4 / 11

The Mustang King Cobra Appeared In What Model Year?

1978

1976

1977

The Mustang King Cobra only appeared as a 1978 model year. The King Cobra was only available with Ford's 5.0L 302 and sold 4,313 units.

The Mustang King Cobra only appeared as a 1978 model year. The King Cobra was only available with Ford's 5.0L 302 and sold 4,313 units.

5 / 11

This Mustang II Was The First Mustang To Wear The Venerable 5.0 Badge?

Mach 1

King Cobra

Cobra II

The 1978 Mustang King Cobra was the first Mustang to use the venerable 5.0 badge.

The 1978 Mustang King Cobra was the first Mustang to use the venerable 5.0 badge.

6 / 11

The 1978 King Cobra Was Only Available In Black?

False

True

The Mustang King Cobra was available in a wide variety of colors, including:
Black (1C)
Silver (2G)
Bight Red (2R)
Dark Brown (5Q)
Bright Yellow (6E)
Dark Midnight Blue (3A)
Tangerine (85)
White (9D)
and more . . .

The Mustang King Cobra was available in a wide variety of colors, including:
Black (1C)
Silver (2G)
Bight Red (2R)
Dark Brown (5Q)
Bright Yellow (6E)
Dark Midnight Blue (3A)
Tangerine (85)
White (9D)
and more . . .

7 / 11

The King Cobra Package Included These As Standard?
Don't worry, this is a fun question only and won't effect your score!
check all that apply

T-Tops

Wheel Flares

5.0L Engine

Rear Louvers

Side Louvers

Brake Cooling Tubes

The King Cobra didn't include T-Tops as standard, however they were optional. The King Cobra didn't include side or rear window louvers nor were they factory optional. They were only available as a dealer or aftermarket option.

The King Cobra didn't include T-Tops as standard, however they were optional. The King Cobra didn't include side or rear window louvers nor were they factory optional. They were only available as a dealer or aftermarket option.

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How Many Mustang IIs Were Sold From 1974-1978?

959,000

1,500,000

1,100,000

The Ford Mustang II's 1974-1978 production run totaled 1,107,718 units.

The Ford Mustang II's 1974-1978 production run totaled 1,107,718 units.

9 / 11

The Best Selling Mustang II Model?

Mach 1

Cobra II

Ghia

The Mustang II Ghia was the best selling model during the 1974-1978 model run. The Ghia sold 242,192 units while the Mach1 sold 88,757 units and the Cobra II sold 45,216 units.

The Mustang II Ghia was the best selling model during the 1974-1978 model run. The Ghia sold 242,192 units while the Mach1 sold 88,757 units and the Cobra II sold 45,216 units.

10 / 11

More Mustang Mach1s Were Sold From 1974-1978 Than From 1969-1973?

True

False

Although it's been touted that the 1974-1978 Mach1s outsold the 1969-1973 Mach1s, it a falsehood. The 1974-1978 combined five-year production run of Mach1s totaled 88,757 units while the combined 1969-1973 five year run totaled 213,042 units.

Although it's been touted that the 1974-1978 Mach1s outsold the 1969-1973 Mach1s, it a falsehood. The 1974-1978 combined five-year production run of Mach1s totaled 88,757 units while the combined 1969-1973 five year run totaled 213,042 units.

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The Only Year In Which A V8 Was Not Offered In The Mustang?

1975

1976

1974

1978

1977

The 1974 Mustang only offered a 2.3L or a 2.8L V6. 1974 would mark the first year in which a V8 wasn't an option for the Mustang.

The 1974 Mustang only offered a 2.3L or a 2.8L V6. 1974 would mark the first year in which a V8 wasn't an option for the Mustang.

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