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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Ford Mustang vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Utility Single Cab remains close.
T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 690,000 cheaperMustang from ZAR 989,900 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Mustang5038 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mustang12.8 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mustang143 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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)
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Utility Single Cab
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2016
2026
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Color Note
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sports car
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1660 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Pickup
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
4811 mm
5395 mm
Width
1915 mm
1900 mm
Height
1408 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
2719 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
954 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
894 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Track Width
1617 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link
Leaf spring rigid axle
Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
-
MagneRide Damping
Standard
-
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
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 Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
408 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
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 Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
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
16
Sound System
10
4
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
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
5038 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
32
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Common-rail direct injection
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
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
410 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
267 km/h
170 km/h
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
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
201.2 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
325.3 Nm/tonne
218.09 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
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
No
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
10
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Standard
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
10
6
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
15 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
61
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
858.82 km
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
8
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Fabric
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
Instrument Cluster Type
12.4-inch LCD
-
Interior Colour Options
7
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
-
Interior Colours
7
-
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Fabric
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
4
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
10.25
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Audio Speakers
10
4
Audio System
12 with subwoofer
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Infotainment Screen
12
10.25
Multi Information Display
12.4-inch LCD
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12
10.25
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Standard
-
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
-
27 deg
Departure Angle
-
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Standard
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
21.3 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
143 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
143 mm
-
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
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
19 Inches
16
Wheel Diameter
19 Inches
16
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical
Wheel Size Type
19 Inches
-
Wheels
19 Inches
-
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
213 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
Mustang
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
1545000 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
1545000
358900
Starting Price Zar
1545000
358900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mustang and T60 Utility Single Cab 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 T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: Mustang 48 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Mustang 98 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: Mustang 56 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: Mustang not separately scored vs T60 Utility Single Cab 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 14 points
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Utility Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Mustang +28
Efficiency
T60 Utility Single Cab +1
Safety
Mustang +46
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +23
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, T60 Utility Single Cab 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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