Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible 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, Cabriolet 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 1455 kgs (3207 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible in the same weight category as the
2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo 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.
![Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo - [2016] image](/editionimages/1748.jpg "Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo - [2016] image")
The 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (169.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 144.3 bhp per ton and 185.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 Mustang competing with the
2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (169.3 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (169.3 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 185.5 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
2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (210.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (210.4 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 7.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.3 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible as fast as the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the or the 2011 Alfa-Romeo Mito 170 Quadrifoglio Verde (7.10 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the and the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs).
![Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo - [1996] image](/editionimages/237.jpg "Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo - [1996] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 1996 Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.58 secs @ 87.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo (15.51 secs), the 1992 Renault Alpine A610 3.0 V6 Turbo (15.52 secs), and the 2011 Audi A7 3.0 TDI 310 (15.52 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1985 version of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible has a maximum speed of 137mph.
Top Speed of the 1985 Mustang equals the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 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 Convertible then how about
the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph), or the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (148 mph).
