A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HATHybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 999,900ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW🔧 648 Nm⛽ 10.2 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Ford Mustang vs GWM P500: the short answer
Mustang and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
P500 starts ZAR 190,000 cheaperMustang from ZAR 989,900 · P500 from ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mustang
P500
Maximum Power
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
P500255 kW
Maximum Torque
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
P500648 Nm
Engine Size
Mustang5038 cc
P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mustang12.8 km/l
P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mustang143 mm
P500224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Ford Mustang
5.0L V8 Dark Horse 10AT
Hagalu editorial rating
3.7/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Mustang
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Mustang
P500
Model Introduced Year
2016
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé
Double-cab pickup
Color Note
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Sports car
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1660 kg
2761 kg
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Spec
Mustang
P500
Length
4811 mm
5445 mm
Width
1915 mm
1991 mm
Height
1408 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
2719 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
450 l
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
6.0 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
954 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
894 mm
900 mm
Spec
Mustang
P500
Front Track Width
1617 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link
Not Available
Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
-
MagneRide Damping
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
P500
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
408 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
9.8
Skid Plates
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and telescopic
-
Voice Command
Standard
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
Rear differential lock
Difflock
Not Available
Rear differential lock
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
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rim Size
19 Inches
Not Available
Sound System
10
10-speaker premium audio
Source Model Column
mustang
p500
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Bakkie towing support
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Mustang
P500
Engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
5038 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
32
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
93 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.7 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
267 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
201.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
325.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mustang
P500
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
10
9
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Mustang
P500
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
61
80
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
Mustang
P500
Airbags
8
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
P500
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
P500
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
12.4-inch LCD
-
Interior Colour Options
7
3
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
7
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
P500
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
10
10-speaker premium audio
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12
SYNC
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Audio Speakers
10
10-speaker premium audio
Audio System
12 with subwoofer
10-speaker premium audio
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Infotainment Screen
12
SYNC
Multi Information Display
12.4-inch LCD
-
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12
SYNC
Spec
Mustang
P500
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
3
Body Type
Sedan
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
7
3
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
P500
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Rear differential lock
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
143 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
143 mm
224 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Mustang
P500
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19 Inches
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
19 Inches
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
19 Inches
-
Wheels
19 Inches
-
Spec
Mustang
P500
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
Mustang
P500
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
6 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
Yes
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
Yes
Spec
Mustang
P500
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
295
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
295
0
Spec
Mustang
P500
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
1545000 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1545000
999900
Starting Price Zar
1545000
999900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mustang and P500 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: Mustang 96 vs P500 98.
Efficiency index: Mustang 48 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: Mustang 98 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: Mustang 56 vs P500 78.
Ownership-cover index: Mustang not separately scored vs P500 65.
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
P500 leads by 1 points
Mustang and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
65/100
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P500
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 77 pts for Mustang
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P500 leads. However, Mustang 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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