18: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
In today’s world of high-performance sports cars, the turbo-powered four-cylinder is all the rage. But when the 1984 Ford Mustang SVO hit the market, there were questions that surrounded how the car would perform. Luckily, the SVO lived up to the expectations and is known as one of the most fun-to-drive Mustangs on the road. The design of the car set out to differentiate it from the rest of the Mustang lineup.
While this wasn’t a 5.0 liter-powered beast, the 1984 Ford Mustang SVO did create a bit of a stir. The 2.3-liter I4 turbo is one of the most durable and well-performing engines Ford has released. Aside from the road manners, the Mustang SVO also got high accolades for the way it drove. There is no denying that the Mustang SVO is one of the most influential sports cars to come out of the ’80s and ’90s.