1972 Ford Mustang Specs & Photos

The 1972 Ford Mustang dropped the big-blocks and switched to SAE net horsepower ratings with lower compression for unleaded fuel, leaving the 250 six, 302 Windsor, and 351 Cleveland.

The 1972 Ford Mustang is part of the First Generation (Early Mustang) generation (1964–1973). See the full Ford Mustang 1964–1973 registry →

Other First Generation (Early Mustang) Ford Mustang years

1964 (1) 1965 (52) 1966 (32) 1967 (54) 1968 (38) 1969 (47) 1970 (36) 1971 (16) 1973 (10)

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The most-documented 1972 Ford Mustangs in the registry, every photo by the owner.

Chrome cursive Mustang script badge on a dirty yellow panel with rust

“The 'Stang”RocketFoot72 photos

Blue 1971 Ford Mustang front view, hood open, engine exposed, chrome grille with horse emblem

1972 Mustangtrevor7235 photos

Red coupe on jack stands, hood open, with a large rear spoiler. Appears to be a 1971 model

“Q Code”dannny haynnes32 photos

1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 on a trailer, front 3/4 view. License plate reads 72MACH1

1972 Mustangmach146017 photos

1972 Ford Mustang front view, hood open, blue exterior

“the blue car (sold)”dannny haynnes9 photos

White 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with black stripes and hood scoop

1972 Mustangchickenliva4 photos

Blue and white 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 front view with cobra emblem

1972 MustangFinmach3 photos “Tims”afarrar19770 photos “Ragtop”cptn600 photos 1972 Mustangjennymnky0 photos “408ST”Jerald Hedden0 photos