The differences between American Mustangs and their European versions lie not only in technical details, but also in their spirit. Europe’s strict regulations and its unique needs give the Mustang a slightly different identity on this continent.

While both versions have their own appeal, it’s clear that each side has different tastes and needs. So let’s take a look at the differences between the two continents How the Mustang became a global phenomenon Let’s take a look too.

While American Mustangs have hood vents, European vehicles do not.

Due to pedestrian safety legislation in Europe, vehicles are Performance package Although they come with radiators, they also have upgraded radiators compared to the US models. In V8 Mustangs in the US a cool vent in the hood there is.

American Mustangs are more powerful.

American V8 Mustang models are more powerful than British ones, because UK drive to the right during the conversion The exhaust manifold is held by the steering shaft. Therefore, a smaller diameter is required and additional torque is needed to go around the axis.

While in the US 435 hp and 400 torque are used In Europe there are vehicles with 410 hp and 319 torque.

The taillights are orange in Europe and red in America.

In European Mustangs It has transparent taillights. Yellow turn signals flash on one of the three bars. In the US, the taillights are red and the turn signal works sequentially.

Although American Mustangs do not use three-bar lights as daytime running lights, they do so instead daytime running lights integrated into fog lights in case of. In European models the three bars are just reflectors.

European Mustangs have thicker exterior mirrors.

This distinction becomes even clearer when both vehicles come next to each other. on European vehicles while the side mirrors are thicker and triangular In the US, side mirrors are slimmer and smaller. It is possible to say that the US has nicer looking mirrors because of this difference due to legislation.

The price of the V8 Mustang is cheaper in the US than in Europe.

Americans who are Mustang fans can be considered happier than Europeans because they have a V8 they pay less. One of the reasons for this is that Mustangs are produced in America. So no overseas shipping required and taxes are also eliminated.

Recaro seats are not available in Europe.

Made of high quality material Recaro sports seats, is not available in right-hand drive vehicles. Ford recommends these seats for right-hand drive cars. engineering Unfortunately, it prefers to use it only in left-hand drive vehicles because it will not cover regulatory costs.

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