Ride, Sally Ride

Space matters
Mustangs have always been a little tight, particularly in the back seats. For 2005, Ford increases rear legroom by 1.1 inches and rear shoulder room by 1.2.-not much, yet noticeable when taking a turn in the back, letting a colleague take over the reins. Up front, headroom has increased by half an inch while shoulder space grows by 1.8 inches. Despite the complaints by some larger drivers, designers did not want to compromise the “cockpit” feel associated with Pony cars.

For 2005, Ford has married the design elements, both classic and contemporary, that are most worthy of praise. By thoughtfully combining them, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The Beatles, the Beach Boys and Mustang Sally would all like this new pony.