Performance Review: Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 - [1986]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Mondial Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.This particular Ferrari Mondial has a 3186cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Mondial shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mondial's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1410 kgs (3108 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Mondial shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3186cc 32V V8 engine produces 270 bhp (201 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 224 lb-ft (303.7 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari Mondial you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback (216.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Mondial.

The Ferrari Mondial has a Power to weight ratio of 191.4 bhp per ton and 158.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 Mondial competing with the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback (216.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 (216.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari Mondial generating around 158.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1985 Mercedes SL Class 500SL V8 R107 (183.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo I RS (183.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 as fast as the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs). This Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mondial and the 2004 Volkswagen-VW Touareg 6.0 W12 Sport

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Mondial on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.19 secs @ 96.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Volkswagen-VW Touareg 6.0 W12 Sport (14.13 secs), the 1993 Aston-Martin DB7 3.2 V6 (14.14 secs), and the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth (14.14 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1986 version of the Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1986 Mondial equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1986 Mondial Rivals List.

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