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 1987. 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 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 1397 kgs (3079 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the
2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 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 225 bhp (167 kW) @ 4200 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 300 lb-ft (406.7 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 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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.
![Audi A3 S3 Saloon - [2018] image](/editionimages/2039.jpg "Audi A3 S3 Saloon - [2018] image")
The 2018 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (185.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 161.0 bhp per ton and 214.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 Mustang competing with the
2018 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (185.9 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Audi A3 S3 Saloon 2.0 Turbo (185.9 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 214.7 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
2014 Audi A7 3.0 TDI Sportback Competition Quattro (239.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Spyder (239.4 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).
![Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 - [2001] image](/editionimages/282.jpg "Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 - [2001] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.04 secs @ 91.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 (14.97 secs), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (14.97 secs), and the 1992 Nissan Sunny GTi R (14.98 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1987 version of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 143mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 Mustang equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1987 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 then how about
the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (154 mph).
