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Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.
Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 275,900 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
Mustang143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser FJ
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupé
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Sports car
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
1660 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Color Note
-
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Length
4610 mm
4811 mm
Width
1855 mm
1915 mm
Height
1890 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
408 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
894 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Front Track Width
1540 mm
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
1607 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Independent multi-link
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
408 l
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
19 Inches
Sound System
Standard 6
10
Source Model Column
-
mustang
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Engine
2.7-litre Petrol
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2700 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
95 mm
93 mm
Stroke
95 mm
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
165 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.9 kW/tonne
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
325.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
RWD
LSD Available
Yes
Standard
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
10
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
RWD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
No
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
61 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
61
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
8
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
-
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Interior Colours
-
7
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12
Touchscreen
8-inch
12
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
12
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Speakers
Standard 6
10
Audio System
-
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
-
Wading Depth
500 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
143 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
19 Inches
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Diameter
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
9 Services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
9 Services / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
295 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Ownership Role
Private and family
Flagship
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
761400
1545000
Starting Price Zar
761400
1545000
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Mustang
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Mustang comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Land Cruiser FJ 60 vs Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 38 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 94 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 74 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Mustang not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Mustang leads by 9 points
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser FJ remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 68 pts for Land Cruiser FJ
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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