Verdict
The Mustang is 47% more powerful, the Everest is about 42% cheaper, while the Mustang has a 37% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 461,271 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,261 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 313 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 432 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | 6R80 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Ford |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 233 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 225 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,916 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,371 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,692 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 59 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 408 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 255/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Knee and Curtains |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available On Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Bi-xenon projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 8.0" SYNC 2 Radio CD/MP3 Player with 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | 100,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 641 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.