10 Vintage Muscle Cars That Are Still Competitive With the New Mustang

With the 2024 model, the classic Ford Mustang enters its seventh generation.

With an astonishing 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, the muscle car's basic 2.3-

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liter EcoBoost model is capable of reaching 145 mph. The Mustang EcoBoost variant

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Even if these specifications are excellent, many older automobiles are still competitive.

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The 10 vintage muscle vehicles that are most likely to match the performance

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This list is packed with timeless vehicles that won't let you down, from the classy Pontiac Tempest GTO

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