Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the
1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8.This particular Ford Mustang has a 4942cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.
![Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image](/editionimages/2343.jpg "Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image")
Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
The Mustang 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 Mustang'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 1420 kgs (3130 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the
2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.
![Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image](/editionimages/2340.jpg "Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)
In terms of power the 4942cc 16V V8 engine produces 210 bhp (156 kW) @ 4400 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).
The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 270 lb-ft (366.0 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the
2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).
Power to Weight:
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Mustang you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
![Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 - [2013] image](/editionimages/1442.jpg "Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 - [2013] image")
The 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (172.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 147.8 bhp per ton and 190.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 Mustang competing with the
2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (172.8 bhp per ton) or the 2007 Mazda 3 MPS 2.3T (172.6 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 Ford Mustang generating around 190.1 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
2015 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (215.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (214.9 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 6.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.1 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 as fast as 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 or the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (6.90 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the and the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs).
![Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX - [2000] image](/editionimages/406.jpg "Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX - [2000] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.46 secs @ 88.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (15.39 secs), the 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (15.40 secs), and the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (15.40 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1985 version of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 139mph.
Top Speed of the 1985 Mustang equals the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (150 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 then how about
the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (150 mph), the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 (150 mph), or the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (150 mph).
