Name your Palette: Description: http://www.billbarthford.com/blogs/1105/bismarck-ford-dealer/5-reasons-why-the-ford-mustang-is-much-more-than-a-muscle-car/ | When people think about the Ford Mustang, the first thing that comes to mind is it is a muscle car. However, the Mustang is much more than just a muscle car. It has a powerful 5.2 liter, V-8 motor, with an internal engine design normally found in exotic cars. The engine delivers 526 horsepower with 429 lb.-ft. of torque.