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Ford Bronco vs Ford Mustang (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,500

Car 1

Car 2

BroncoMustangMSRP + destination$42,490$34,990Horsepower300 hp315 hpTorque325 lb-ft350 lb-ftMPG combined19 mpg26 mpgCargo, max83.0 cu ft13.3 cu ftCargo, seats up38.3 cu ft13.3 cu ftRear legroom36.3 in29.0 inFront legroom43.1 in44.5 inTowing3,500 lb1,000 lbSeats540-60 mph6.1 s5.4 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Bronco Base Style 4WD vs Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD
MeasureBroncoMustangWinner
MSRP + destination$42,490$34,990Mustang
Horsepower300 hp315 hpMustang
Torque325 lb-ft350 lb-ftMustang
MPG combined19 mpg26 mpgMustang
Cargo, max83.0 cu ft13.3 cu ftBronco
Cargo, seats up38.3 cu ft13.3 cu ftBronco
Rear legroom36.3 in29.0 inBronco
Front legroom43.1 in44.5 inMustang
Length165.0 in to 189.4 in189.4 inN/A
Width79.5 in75.4 inNot scored
Curb weight4,504 lb3,579 lbNot scored
Towing3,500 lb1,000 lbBronco
Seats54Bronco
Ground clearance13.1 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph6.1 s estimate5.4 s estimateMustang
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Bronco Base Style 4WD
$40,495
Mustang EcoBoost RWD
$40,440
$55
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD
$32,995
Bronco Base Style 4WD
$40,495
$7,500

Cost to run

Mustang costs $10,765 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostBroncoMustang
MSRP + destination$42,490$34,990
Fuel or charging, 1 year$2,021$1,477
Fuel or charging, 6 years$12,126$8,862
Total, 6 years$54,616$43,852

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Bronco wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceMustang18%
MPGMustang27%
PowerMustang5%
SpaceBronco84%
TowingBronco71%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked