1981 Ford Mustang Specs, Horsepower, & Features
Last Updated 9/16/2019 by Taylor Ward
Do you ever find yourself searching for the factory specs on your 1981 Ford Mustang? If so you have definitely come to the right place!
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The 1981 Mustang changed little from 1980 however, the biggest new option of the 1981 Mustang was the availability of a t-top in both hatchback and notchback Mustang! Ford dropped the 2.3L Turbo in a Mustang until 1983. Many of the same options were carried over from 1980 with the edition of new interior trim options!
1981 Ford Mustang Engine Specifications
| Engine Options |
Engine Bore |
Compression |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Fuel Tank |
| 2.3L 2V 4cyl |
3.78 x 3.13 inches |
9.0:1 |
88hp |
118 ft-lbs |
12.5 gal. |
| 3.3L 1V 6cyl |
3.68 x 3.13 inches |
9.6:1 |
91hp |
160 ft-lbs |
12.5 gal. |
| 4.2L 2V V-8 |
3.38 x 3.00 inches |
8.8:1 |
115hp/120hp Calif. |
194 ft-lbs/205 ft-lbs Calif. |
12.5 gal. |
1981 Ford Mustang Exterior Paint & Interior Trim Options
| Exterior Paint Options |
Paint Code |
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Interior Color Options |
Color Code |
| Black |
1C |
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Beryl |
K |
| Bright Bittersweet |
2G |
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Black |
A |
| Bright Red |
27 |
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Caramel |
T |
| Bright Yellow |
6N |
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Cordovan |
F |
| Dark Blue Metallic |
3L |
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Cream Gold |
V |
| Dark Cordovan Metallic |
8N |
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Dark Red |
D |
| Light Pewter Metallic |
1T |
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Dove Gray |
S |
| Medium Bittersweet Metallic |
8A |
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Light Fawn |
U |
| Medium Blue Metallic |
3H |
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Light Pewter |
P |
| Medium Dark Brown |
5Q |
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Medium Fawn |
L |
| Medium Pewter Metallic |
17 |
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Medium Pine |
R |
| Medium Red |
24 |
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Medium Red |
D |
| Pastel Chamois |
86 |
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Pewter |
S |
| Polar White |
9D |
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Sand |
Y |
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Vaquero |
Z |
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White / Bittersweet |
7 |
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White / Blue |
Q |
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White / Black |
W |
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White / Fawn |
3 |
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White / Red |
N |
1981 Ford Mustang Curb Weight
| Model |
Curb Weight |
| 2.3L 4-cyl Manual |
2,652 lbs |
| 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic |
2,652 lbs |
| 3.3L I6 Manual |
2,681 lbs |
| 3.3L I6 Automatic |
2,681 lbs |
| 4.2L V8 Automatic |
2,848 lbs |
1981 Ford Mustang Production Numbers
| Model |
Units Sold |
| 1981 Cobra |
Unknown |
| 1981 T-Top Coupe |
Unknown |
| 1981 T-Top Hatch |
Unknown |
| 1981 2dr Sedan |
77,458 |
| 1981 3dr Hatchback |
77,399 |
| 1981 2dr Sedan Ghia |
13,422 |
| 1981 3dr Hatchback Ghia |
14,273 |
1981 Ford Mustang Transmission Options
| Engine |
Transmission Options |
| 2.3L 2V |
T-04 Manual |
| 3.3L 1V 6cyl |
T-04 Manual |
| 4.2L V8 |
C-4 Automatic |
