
Pony cars may share some DNA with their bigger muscle car cousins, but they carved out a distinct niche in American automotive history. Generally, a pony car is defined as a compact or mid-sized vehicle fitted with a relatively large engine, offering sporty styling at an affordable price. Iconic examples include the Ford Mustang, Plymouth Barracuda, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Mercury Cougar, AMC Javelin, and Dodge Challenger.