Mpg
Mpg
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 865
From: Orlando, Flawda
heres an idea why dont you just keep track of it??
dont be stupid seriously if you own a classic mustang normally you should know something about cars, and even the average american can figure out how much gas their car is using.
second if the car dosent run yet and your asking for what it should make in the future your question is still dumb in my opinion because that engine is 40 years old, and if you have it rebuilt its completely different.
asking the MPG of a 2007 civic or 2005 f 150 is a fair questions, both cars are new, and their mileage should not be affected by a couple of years.
rear gear ratios, transmission, wheel hieght, wieght, motor size and power, what gas you use, where you live (altitude) and most importantly nothing anyone can tell you is how you drive.
dont be stupid seriously if you own a classic mustang normally you should know something about cars, and even the average american can figure out how much gas their car is using.
second if the car dosent run yet and your asking for what it should make in the future your question is still dumb in my opinion because that engine is 40 years old, and if you have it rebuilt its completely different.
asking the MPG of a 2007 civic or 2005 f 150 is a fair questions, both cars are new, and their mileage should not be affected by a couple of years.
rear gear ratios, transmission, wheel hieght, wieght, motor size and power, what gas you use, where you live (altitude) and most importantly nothing anyone can tell you is how you drive.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 958
From: Santa Monica, Calif.
Not a dumb question at all. A gazillion people are concerned with this issue.
Mileage can be affected by hundreds of factors. Even your tire pressure and the weather can effect mileage. You can't even compare your '67 to another '67.
Fill the tank, and write down the odometer reading. Drive normally for a few days (or longer). Fill the tank again, and write down the new odometer reading. the gallons used (filled) divided by the miles will show you your MPG.
For this to be accurate, your speedometer has to be calibrated correctly. If your axel ratio or tire height is different from stock, you cannot get an accurate reading. Get your speedometer tested by a shop with a dynometer, and you'll know for sure; unless you know the repair history of the last 41 years, your car might not have stock gears.
Good luck.
Carlos
PS: Make sure you have a real, original Ford Mustang. Muastangs are cheap knock-offs from Hong Kong. Check your fender emblem for the correct spelling to see if yours is the real one or not.
PPS: Sorry, I'm just being a smartass.
Mileage can be affected by hundreds of factors. Even your tire pressure and the weather can effect mileage. You can't even compare your '67 to another '67.
Fill the tank, and write down the odometer reading. Drive normally for a few days (or longer). Fill the tank again, and write down the new odometer reading. the gallons used (filled) divided by the miles will show you your MPG.
For this to be accurate, your speedometer has to be calibrated correctly. If your axel ratio or tire height is different from stock, you cannot get an accurate reading. Get your speedometer tested by a shop with a dynometer, and you'll know for sure; unless you know the repair history of the last 41 years, your car might not have stock gears.
Good luck.
Carlos
PS: Make sure you have a real, original Ford Mustang. Muastangs are cheap knock-offs from Hong Kong. Check your fender emblem for the correct spelling to see if yours is the real one or not.
PPS: Sorry, I'm just being a smartass.
Last edited by Carlos Pineiro; Aug 30, 2008 at 10:34 AM.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 678
From: San Francisco, CA
heres an idea why dont you just keep track of it??
dont be stupid seriously if you own a classic mustang normally you should know something about cars, and even the average american can figure out how much gas their car is using.
second if the car dosent run yet and your asking for what it should make in the future your question is still dumb in my opinion because that engine is 40 years old, and if you have it rebuilt its completely different.
asking the MPG of a 2007 civic or 2005 f 150 is a fair questions, both cars are new, and their mileage should not be affected by a couple of years.
rear gear ratios, transmission, wheel hieght, wieght, motor size and power, what gas you use, where you live (altitude) and most importantly nothing anyone can tell you is how you drive.
dont be stupid seriously if you own a classic mustang normally you should know something about cars, and even the average american can figure out how much gas their car is using.
second if the car dosent run yet and your asking for what it should make in the future your question is still dumb in my opinion because that engine is 40 years old, and if you have it rebuilt its completely different.
asking the MPG of a 2007 civic or 2005 f 150 is a fair questions, both cars are new, and their mileage should not be affected by a couple of years.
rear gear ratios, transmission, wheel hieght, wieght, motor size and power, what gas you use, where you live (altitude) and most importantly nothing anyone can tell you is how you drive.
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,566
From: Marquette Mi
Yeah Jon he sounds somewhat like myself when I read about how a Cleveland is a bigblock, or a 390 isnt.
Either way, sometimes we forget that not everyone is an old hand at these things, and if we have had a rash of people ask the same question, or even an unrelated question, but in the same way, there is a tendency to snap. Wow that is a long sentence.
I wonder if our new friend will ever come back, would be a shame if he/she didnt.
Either way, sometimes we forget that not everyone is an old hand at these things, and if we have had a rash of people ask the same question, or even an unrelated question, but in the same way, there is a tendency to snap. Wow that is a long sentence.
I wonder if our new friend will ever come back, would be a shame if he/she didnt.
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 6
From: Centralia, WA
Yeah Jon he sounds somewhat like myself when I read about how a Cleveland is a bigblock, or a 390 isnt.
Either way, sometimes we forget that not everyone is an old hand at these things, and if we have had a rash of people ask the same question, or even an unrelated question, but in the same way, there is a tendency to snap. Wow that is a long sentence.
I wonder if our new friend will ever come back, would be a shame if he/she didnt.
Either way, sometimes we forget that not everyone is an old hand at these things, and if we have had a rash of people ask the same question, or even an unrelated question, but in the same way, there is a tendency to snap. Wow that is a long sentence.
I wonder if our new friend will ever come back, would be a shame if he/she didnt.