A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Ford Mustang
: 5.0 GT Premium Convertible Automatic
Discontinued derivative
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 7300 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
515 Nm @ 4250 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
4951 cc
6749 cc
Claimed Mileage
9.1 km/l
6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
134 mm
136 mm
Boot / Load Bay
408 l
530 l
Airbags
8
8
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2560 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both Mustang and Phantom are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Phantom
+2 pts
Efficiency
Mustang
+8 pts
Safety
Phantom
+16 pts
Practicality
Phantom
+11 pts
Ownership
Phantom
+1 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Mustang
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Mustang
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Phantom
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2016
2018
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Tare Mass Kg
1815 kg
-
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Electronic LSD
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Transmission Type
10-Speed Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
2.81:1
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
8
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Torque converter
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
8
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
9.1 km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
7 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
11 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Fuel Tank Litres
61
90
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
15.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
15.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
15.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
9.1 km/l
6.29 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
15.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
15.9 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
15.9 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
608 km
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Airbags
8
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Dynamic Stability Control
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not confirmed
Dynamic Brake Control
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Driver airbag
EBD
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Front side-impact airbags
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
High-Beam Assistance
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Seat Material
Leather
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
-
Heated Seats
Front
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Convertible Soft Top
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic AC
Automatic four-zone climate control
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
No spare wheel
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Automatic four-zone climate control
Rim Size
19-inch GT Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Sound System
8
16
Unlocking
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Length
4788 mm
5762 mm
Width
1916 mm
2018 mm
Height
1381 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
3552 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
90 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2560 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
134 mm
136 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
530 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
3235 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
6.55 m
Doors
Not confirmed
4 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1046 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
675 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
0 kg
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
978 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
1105 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
136 mm
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Engine
5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Cylinders
8
12
Valves
32
48
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
4951 cc
6749 cc
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
0-100 km/h
4.6 sec
5.3 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 7300 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
515 Nm @ 4250 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
186.2 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
283.7 Nm/tonne
351.6 Nm/tonne
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
8
16
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch Full Digital
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Infotainment System
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Audio Speakers
8
16
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto compatibility
USB Ports
2
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch GT Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Daytime-running lights
Led Headlights
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Daytime-running lights
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Headlamps
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlight Type
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlights
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Wheel Type
19-inch GT Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch GT Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Brake Type Front
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
No spare wheel
Wheel Diameter
19-inch GT Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Wheels
19-inch GT Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Front Track Width
1617 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
-
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R7,000
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Warranty Years
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
261 g/km
361 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
72 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Real-world City Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
11
-
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Ground Clearance Max
134 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
134 mm
-
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
Phantom
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
44/100
Mustang
Performance
94/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
43/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Rolls-Royce Phantom
wins with 71 pts
vs 66 pts for Mustang
In structured scoring, Phantom emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Mustang may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Phantom edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Mustang 37 vs Phantom 29. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Mustang 83, Phantom 99. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Mustang 43, Phantom 44. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Mustang 56, Phantom 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Mustang 94, Phantom 96. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Phantom edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Phantom scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Mustang and Phantom in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Mustang scores 94 vs 96.
Efficiency: Mustang scores 37 vs 29.
Safety: Mustang scores 83 vs 99.
Practicality: Mustang scores 56 vs 67.
Ownership: Mustang scores 43 vs 44.
Final structured scoring gives Phantom
the advantage in this comparison.
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