EPIC DRIVE: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Ram Air & 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 10AT

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They may be separated by half a century but there are telling similarities between the 1971 and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. We take the famed pair of muscle cars for a loud rumble
The history of the Mach 1 moniker stems back to 1969 when the Blue Oval previewed its futuristic Ford Rotunda Levicar hovercraft concept and dubbed it Mach 1. This creation took a single-seater cabin and placed it atop a chassis of pressurised air, replacing the idea of conventional suspension for each of the wheels. Almost immediately, Ford took the Mach 1 badge and applied it to the Mustang as a performance enhancer to the GT.
Despite beating everyone to the muscle-car punch just five years prior with the Mustang, preceding the Mach 1 were the Boss 302, 429, Shelby GT350 and GT500 limited-edition offerings. Manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge and AMC came in swinging with big-block-V8-powered yank tanks of their own. So extra appeal had to be added if Ford was going to maintain its reputation as the American muscle car.
The Mach 1 package became so popular with consumers that, shortly after its introduction, Ford was forced to discontinue the GT designation altogether. By the end of 1969, the base GT had sold some 5 000 units for the year, while Mach 1 examples found
72 458 new homes.
While Mustangs have been imported into the country through various ways and means over the past 50 years, it was only with the latest-generation right-hand-drive models in 2016 that they were officially available. The sixth-generation Mustang has been a hit with local Ford fans and garnered huge sales success. The mothership’s dedication to the local market recently doubled down when it allocated 90 units of the all-new Mach 1 to SA.
The 2021 Mach 1 is like a greatest hits album that has taken the very best aspects of what made early Mach 1 models so special and merged them into a modern, sporty package. Whether it’s the original or the modern Mustang Mach 1, getting behind the wheel is an occasion every single time regardless of the intent of your journey.
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[@Johnny-lr5jt]

That '71 looks so much cooler than the current car. But I'm biased-I owned a '71 Mach 1 back in high school in the 70's. I now own a Challenger, because it looks so much like the original. Loved the styling of the early 70's muscle cars.

[@AbirAbdullah80]

Its my dream car. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bobhorsfield285]

I also owned a 71 Mach 1 in high school and loved that car, own a 2019 Challenger Redeye now and it’s pretty damn cool

[@marcmera6733]

Great video! I loved seeing the side-by-side comparison. I have used my 72 Mach 1 as A daily driver for years now. I have taken long trips in it multiple times and it is a comfortable car!

[@josiahjones2319]

damn dude riding in style

[@scottriggs1104]

That car should never have been taken out of the U.S. It is an iconic piece of history...

[@FabriceClosier]

Just a little correction; the body changed for 71 to allow the 429 to fit between towers. Most safety changes came in 73. big bumper etc... Owning a 71 429CJ and a 73 351, I can tell you you're right: no need for a modern boring car! ;) oh and one more thing: it's not a money thing either, it's years of restoration done yourself. When I got them 30 ago, nobody wanted them!

[@markw208]

I think the ‘71 BOSS 351 and 429 SCJ Drag-Pak Mach 1’s have surprised many modern testers

[@philliplopez8745]

The 71-73 mustang was a timeless design, it looks as modern as tomorrow.

[@mikehawk120]

I really like how the stang can pull ppl from different countries together into something they both love and enjoy.

[@kens32052]

This brings back memories of me cruising to the beach in my '71 Mach 1...sigh.

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Really wish Ford would do more to bring back the 71-73 mustang body style because it just looks so much better then the modern Mustang. Don't get me wrong, the 2021 Mustang is A tier in the looks department but the 71 is S tier.

[@philliplopez8745]

The 71 was a Torino platform a midsized car the early mustangs were on compact platforms .

[@bernardohurtado9154]

Being a 1972 Mustang owner feels good hear you say how much you love it compared to newer awesome cars that i have not been able to try out! 7:28 thanks a lot, amazona video man

[@bernardohurtado9154]

Amazing*

[@2429scj]

I owned and raced a 71 429scj,4spd,4.11 detroit locker Mach 1. The 429 SCJ wasn;t available with AC, the solid lifters allowed 7000 rpm shifts and ford didn't want to warranty ac compressors. The car set the NHRA Stock eliminator national record in 1992 in the D/S class weighing 3785 pounds to be legal at 10.86 seconds 121.88 mph.

[@jamesmedina2062]

good stuff!

[@terryharris2569]

I had a 71 mach 1 scj when I 19 ,the scj was a solid lifter cam mine was grabber green identical to the one sold at Barrett Jackson for 176,000 , it was odd mine had a clock instead of a tach which I later found out was a option and mine was C6 auto ,I didn't order the car but saw it the first day the owner who did order it got it, a year later I was looking at 69 428's a came across my 429 SCJ sitting in the used lot at the same dealership it was ordered from (Stengers Ford Dayton OH.) got it for 5,000 1972 sold it for 600.00 in 82 "YDFC", The car was a beast on the streets of Dayton , had problems getting hooked up on the hole shot ,thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@jamesmedina2062]

Cool

[@Brian-uy2tj]

Thanks, I was having insomnia and that guy put me right to sleep.

[@genevievefreshfield1287]

Just started watching car buyers guide love it I never new anything about cars now I now alot by

[@CHRISPOPTV]

🔥🔥🔥 production value crazy on this film

[@nickvanek9888]

Dude I love your channel kepp it up

[@Stevesbeve]

Tbh i really love the big size of the 71 mustang and the big curve that goes all the way to the rear of the car I wish this design makes a comeback but the issue that not alot of people liked it and the design was there for only 2-3 years Only thing i dont like or dont prefer is the rear lights The 69 rear lights are awesome also its more beautiful on the front also. If there was a mix between the 2 models of the 69 and 71 a big size of the 71 with the ends of the 69 Would be the most beautiful muscle car

[@robmartin5382]

Everyone says they’re big. They’re not. Did you see the video? It’s SMALLER than a new Mach 1.

[@terryharris2569]

Okay I've been waiting for someone to talk about the beast of 1971 Mustangs that I owned, yea the Boss 351 was hot, but not as hot as the Mach1 429 SCJ not to me mistaken for 429 CJ which pops up 99.9% of the time. The difference between the 429 SUPER COBRA JET W/ DRAG PAK and COBRA JET was the SCJ was a solid lifter cam like the Boss 351, The SCJ was rated at 375hp for insurance, it got air & gas from a Holley 780cfm double pumper carb, pumped out more like 450hp came with C6 auto 3:91 Posi traction 9inch, trans cooler, no air, staggered shocks, I hate that I sold mine after having it 12yrs, I was young, dumb didn't realize how special it was they made 500 SCJs to this day the place I've seen one like I had a real "SCJ" is rolling cross the block on Barrett Jackson sold for 176,000 and no the boss 351 was not faster than the 429 super cobra Jet solid lifter, mine was grabber green with black spoilers

[@FrankBonessa]

Anyone that says '71 mach 1's aren't great looking is smokin' something. If set up with nice paint and magnum 500's they're the best looking of all Mustangs.

[@joeylewis8615]

My dad had a '71 Mach 1, growing up as a kid I always though it looked huge. Funny to see it look small next to the 2021.

[@excellencemthembu6314]

Didn't know that the Mach 1 is limited in South Africa. Thanx for the content man.

[@billypater5287]

Buddy R YOU Shifting me hit the gas ⛽ Awesome MACHINE SUPERIOR 😮

[@philliplopez8745]

That 2021 wishes it looked like that 1971 !

[@Steve1766]

1971

[@renehettinga6610]

That's a 72 not 71

[@spitfire9610]

One it was 2003 and 2004 not 2005. And it is not detune. The driving position you have over there makes the header piping thinner so you lose air.

[@suqmadiq6653]

This guy is far too lazy to be bothered with facts and research. He’s beyond help.

[@F1990T]

" steering wheel is in the other side", pal, that is the side where most of the ST are place around the world, with the silly exception of england and their former colonies.

[@stephencarbajal5657]

The MACH 1 can back in 03 & 04 not 04 & 05. 2005 was a new platform the S197 and 03 & 04 was still on the SN95 platform. A better comparison would have been the 69 & or 70 MACH 1 vs the 22 MACH 1 just my opinion

[@scottlissa6433]

That’s very unique content. Where are you getting all your footage from…???

[@KASLCustoms]

Agreed! I noticed some of mine on there with no mention of where the stole it from!! @1:57

[@ronaldhahn4841]

I would take the 1971 Mustang Mach 1 al day over the new one.

[@MellowCorn-xs8bn]

Rare 71 if it has the super cobra jet

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

It does not. It has Ac so it's a cobra jet..not a super cj

[@TechWizard28]

The Mach 1 came back in 2003/2004

[@knockout4291]

2003 & 2004 Not 2005

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

That car has AC do its NOT a SUPER cobra jet.

[@alwinbenjamin]

😍😍

[@nestorraulgatica2162]

El mach 1 no se compara con nada ...jamas ford fabricara algo igual..ni ford ni nadie ...

[@kellycrandall6258]

KW What the hell is that ? Compare HORSE POWER !

[@suqmadiq6653]

You removed my comment about you stating false information. Seriously sad

[@Neveralone412]

Less of guy in his moms clothes and more cars

[@andyw6702]

Never cared for the 1971 - 1973 Mustangs, suffered from obesity and handled like your grandmother's Buick. Of course in 1974 they became a supped up Pinto, god awful that didn't get over it until 2005. Since them they've pretty much lived up to the pony car promise of 1964 1/2 through 1970.

[@jamesmedina2062]

funny most people commend the handling for being very level and steady and nothing like big Buick: If you think about it, with pretty straight leaf springs and anti-roll bars front and rear it would never sway much. Mine has no sway bar in the rear and it handles great and very controllable at highway speeds. that said it is too big to handle like my 10th Gen Civic at slower speeds. Generallly speaking the Mustang was designed for Nascar racing as was the Torino, so higher speeds versus lower speeds zip.

[@PowerSpartanl99Prod]

What the fuck is the guy wearing

[@2012omar302]

The mach 1 came back in 2003 and 2004 not 2005. You drive the 71 mach 1 like a 12 year old little girl as well.

[@suqmadiq6653]

In all fairness it’s closer to a 14 year old girl

[@2012omar302]

@@suqmadiq6653 lol 🤣

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

BORING!!!

[@daviddefranco5218]

Cars are just cars...they were made to transport cattle...that's all. By the way, my Jewish friends say that if Jesus comes back that they will nail him again to another cross...these are the guys that wear the black dresses, curls and tights...lol.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Then tell them if they will do the same to the Nazis if they come back again

[@marvinhernandez2183]

Also tell them that yes he's coming back again but not to be nail again but to judge the word specially the ones that nail him in the first place..

[@jessemeadows2993]

I think your on the wrong channel but I can see your very confused and misled I sure hope you find the help you need and Jesus won't be nailed to anything anymore and I promise you, you will lose all that anger and hatred when you see him please wake up

[@based_dank1822]

classic cars are so much better looking than any modern car