USA vs USA — 1967 vs 1979
| Mustang Fastback GT | Mustang GT 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 312 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 4,736 cc | 4,942 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 121 mph | 145 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 15.5 sec | 14.0 sec |
| Weight | 2,900 lbs | 3,100 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,549 mm |
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,571 mm |
| Units Produced | 472,121 | — |
| Original MSRP | $2,692 | $13,270 |
| Value (Excellent) | $85,000 | $35,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Rarity | 4/10 | 3/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback GT brings lighter weight, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1979 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 answers with quicker acceleration, higher top speed, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Ford Mustang. The 1967 and 1979 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback GT producing 225 hp and the 1979 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 delivering 225 hp. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1979 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 edges ahead at 5.8 seconds versus 7.5 seconds. On the collector market, the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback GT commands a significant premium over the 1979 Ford Mustang GT 5.0, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.