But while performance was expectedly mediocre, Ford's gamble paid off unexpectedly: The 1973 oil embargo ... to the JDM crowd with new rear spoilers for the base Mustang and the GT.

today’s Mustang coupe and convertible follow the pattern set by the original, with long-hood short-deck styling, a smallish backseat and rear-wheel drive. The redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang kicked ...