
{"id":2954,"date":"2017-05-10T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=2425"},"modified":"2024-05-03T13:29:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T13:29:14","slug":"taking-a-closer-look-at-the-two-2018-ford-mustang-engines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/taking-a-closer-look-at-the-two-2018-ford-mustang-engines\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know Which of the Two 2018 Mustang Engines is Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Taking a Closer Look at the Two 2018 Ford Mustang Engines<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of exciting and impressive updates and upgrades to talk about when it comes to the latest version of the world\u2019s best-selling sports coupe, and that makes us very happy here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. But, at the same time, some things are staying the same, such as your ability to choose between two powerful and efficient engines when picking out your new Ford Mustang. So, not only is the 2018 Ford Mustang the most advanced Mustang ever created thanks to a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features, including new shock absorbers, a new cross-axis joint in the rear suspension and innovative new stabilizer bars, you get to choose which engine is put under the hood. But how do you know which of the two engines is right for you? You find out taking a closer look at the two 2018 Ford Mustang engines.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>[ READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/when-is-the-2018-ford-mustang-convertible-being-released\/\">When is the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible Being Released?<\/a><strong> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Comparing the Two 2018 Ford Mustang Engines in Terms of Horsepower and Torque<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19321\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2017\/05\/03132849\/2018-Ford-Mustang-driving-on-the-road_B1_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ford Mustang driving on the road\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2017\/05\/03132849\/2018-Ford-Mustang-driving-on-the-road_B1_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2017\/05\/03132849\/2018-Ford-Mustang-driving-on-the-road_B1_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine is the new standard engine for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2018-ford-mustang-atlanta-ga\">2018 Ford Mustang<\/a>. Featured as an available engine on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2017-ford-mustang-atlanta-ga\">2017 Mustang<\/a>, this engine is capable of offering 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-cars-winder-ga\">new Ford Mustang<\/a> also features an available 5.0-liter V8 engine for those looking for more power while opening their new Mustang up while out on the road. This impressive engine pumps out 435 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.<\/p>\n<h3>2018 Ford Mustang Transmission Options and Performance Package Features<\/h3>\n<p>The 2018 Ford Mustang features a six-speed manual transmission as its standard transmission, which has been upgraded for optimal torque. New for the 2018 model year is an available 10-speed automatic transmission that, though it may be hard to believe, makes the 2018 Mustang even more fun to drive. A Mustang Performance Package is also available for the new 2018 Mustang. The package includes features that make driving the Mustang a breeze no matter what the weather or driving conditions are like.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the 2018 Mustang, or any of our other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ford-mustang-winder-ga\">new Ford models<\/a>, please feel free to contact our friendly Akins Ford staff near Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a Closer Look at the Two 2018 Ford Mustang Engines There are a lot of exciting and impressive updates and upgrades to talk about when it comes to the latest version of the world\u2019s best-selling sports coupe, and that makes us very happy here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. 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