Other than Mustang, Ford produced a variety of muscle cars that delivered performance and dominated the streets.
In the 1960s, Ford ruled the world’s racing tracks. Ford cars delivered a total performance in rallies and race tracks from America to Europe and Africa. It dominated all other automakers in the race tracks, but in the muscle car war, Ford was lagging even with its iconic and legendary Mustang wasn’t enough.
In 1968 everything changed for Ford. They introduced 428 Cobra Jet with the engine under the hood of Mustang; Ford was back in the muscle car business. The introduction of 428 Cobra gave Ford serious street power, and they produced some of the highest performing cars.
In this article, we’ll talk about the 7 best ford muscle cars produced by Ford. So, let’s get started!
The 1999 Ford F-150 truck was the second-generation of the Ford SVT Lightning. It featured a 5.4-liter V8 engine that delivered a power of 360 HP and generated torque of 440 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the best muscle cars at the time. Ford F-150 SVT Lightning featured a four-speed automatic transmission.
Ford F-150 SVT Lightning featured 18-inches tires and a column shifter. The truck jumped from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 5.34 seconds. In 2001 Ford added 20 HP to the truck and a 3.73 rear axle ratio. Ford manufactured F-150 SVT Lightning trucks from 1999 to 2004, and over 28,000 units were produced.
Mustang Boss 351 a well-known muscle car that featured a 351 cubic-inch V8 engine. The car delivered the power of 330 HP and generated 370 lb-ft of torque. Ford Mustang Boss 351 was a hit among car lovers because it delivered power and performance. However, the fans didn’t admire the design of the Ford Mustang Boss 351.
Apart from design and appearance, the car was the true muscle car; it had the ability to jump from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. Moreover, it could reach the top speed of 100.6 mph in just 14.1 seconds. In 1971 Ford manufactured 1,806 units of Mustang Boss 351, and it was discontinued the next year.
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Ford Torino Cobra from the 1970s was one of the stylish muscle cars, and it had the attitude because of its performance. Torino Cobra featured a standard engine, i.e., 429 4V, which had a power rating of 360 HP. The car featured a 4-speed close-ratio transmission. If buyers paid extra bucks, they would get a bigger carb, 11.3:1 compression, and more cam. As a result, the engine power increased to 370 HP.
Ford Torino Cobra featured a black hood and grille, Hurst shifter, and competition suspension. Moreover, the car featured wide wheels (7-inches), cobra emblems, and twist style exposed hood latch. Overall, the car delivered the best performance with style.
Even the name is enough to describe the car’s power and performance, and that is “Mustang.” It is one of the early versions of Mustang that delivered both power and performance, making it one of the best muscle cars. The car featured a 428 cubic-inch V8 engine, which produced the power of 335 HP. Mustang Mach 1 could go from 0 to 60 mph in only 5.5-seconds.
Ford Mustang Mach 1 featured hood scoop, chrome pop-open gas cap, chrome exhaust tips, competition suspension, matte black hood treatment with hood pins, revised wheels, rear deck spoiler, deluxe interior, and rear windows louvers. It came with optional 3-speed automatic transmission.
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In the first few weeks of 1969, Ford produced Torino Talladega, a muscle car named after Talladega Superspeedway that was inaugurated the same year. Compared to the Fairline Cobra, the car was more aerodynamic, and the company only produced 500 units in 1969. The car featured a sleeker front section for improved aerodynamics.
Ford Turino Talladega featured an inset grille and headlights. Moreover, the Turino Talladega came with a power steering cooler, engine cooler, heavy-duty C6 automatic transmission, and staggered shocks. The car was available only in a 2-door hardtop body style; overall, 750 units of Ford Turino Talladega were built.
1968 Cougar was one of the best muscle cars, but it was an overlooked car. The mechanicals of the Ford Mercury Cougar GT-E was based on the iconic Mustang. As compared to Mustang, the Cougar GT-E had a three-inches longer wheelbase but had the same engine. However, Mercury added a 7-liter 390 HP single four-barrel 427 engine and then a 428 Cobra Jet 335 horsepower engine.
Cougar body design was upgraded as compared to its predecessors and had a long hood and short deck design. The interior featured a full wood-trim dashboard, toggle switches, black-face gauges, and an overhead console. The company also offered an electrically operated sunroof and two different body styles, which included a 2-door hardtop and convertible.
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Ford Fairline Torino GT was one of Ford’s best muscle cars; they redesigned the Fairline and called it Fairline Torino. It featured the same wheelbase as its predecessors, i.e., 116-inches, and came in five different body designs. The car had Windsor and FE V8 engines, and the I6 engine and Ford built 600 hardtops units with a C6 automatic and 428 Cobra Jet.
Ford didn’t decorate the car than other cars; the car’s interior featured a new dashboard. The car’s exterior featured a small 428 badge on the front fender. It had GT markings on courtesy lights, wheel covers, and inside door panels. Overall, Fairline Torino GT was one of the best muscle cars produced by Ford.
When you think of muscle cars, you’ll always think of the Ford Mustang because that’s the Brand’s power that delivers quality and performance. Other than Mustang, Ford produced a variety of muscle cars that delivered performance and dominated the streets. The best Ford muscle cars are mentioned in this article.
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| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Volkswagen |
Germany |
| #2 |  Toyota |
Japan |
| #3 |  Stellantis |
Netherlands |
| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
Germany |
| #5 |  Ford Motor |
United States |
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Michelin |
France |
| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
Germany |
| #4 |  Goodyear |
United States |
| #5 |  Sumitomo |
Japan |
