From $2,368 to $34,990: The Ford Mustang's Price Jump Across 1964 to 2026

The 1964 Mustang started at $2,368 (about $25.5k today); the 2026 base Mustang costs $34,990, roughly 40% above the inflation-adjusted original, and comes with modern tech and a 315-hp 2.3L turbo, versus the 1964 model's 101-hp 170-cubic-inch engine—highlighting how an affordable classic has evolved into a tech- and safety-rich, higher-priced performance car.