Performance Review: Ford Mondeo ST200 - [1999]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mondeo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mondeo ST200 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Ford Mondeo has a 2495cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Mondeo shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mondeo's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1410 kgs (3108 lbs) this makes the Ford Mondeo ST200 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Mondeo shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp)

In terms of power the 2495cc 24V V6 engine produces 202 bhp (150 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 173 lb-ft (234.5 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (168.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mondeo.

The Ford Mondeo has a Power to weight ratio of 143.2 bhp per ton and 122.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 Mondeo competing with the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (168.2 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (168.1 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 Mondeo generating around 122.6 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 1955 Jaguar XK 140 Roadster (147.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1976 Alpine A310 2.7 V6 (147.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.0 secs, this made the Ford Mondeo ST200 as fast as the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs) the or the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo (7.70 secs). This Ford Mondeo ST200 is also faster than the 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD (7.80 secs) the and the 2001 MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 (7.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mondeo and the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mondeo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.34 secs @ 89.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 (15.29 secs), the 1953 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 1900 Touring Coupe (15.30 secs), and the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 Sportwagon (15.30 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1999 version of the Ford Mondeo ST200 has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Top Speed of the 1999 Mondeo equals the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1999 Ford Mondeo ST200 then how about the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph), the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (156 mph), or the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (156 mph).

Related Links:

1999 Mondeo Rivals List.

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