Ford F150 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

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Ford F150
Ford F150

$106,950 - $163,950

2026 price

Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E

$64,990 - $97,990

2026 price

Summary

2026 Ford F150
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 3.5L

0.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
13.4L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Price tag
  • Not quite premium enough
  • Underwhelming payload

  • The ride could be even softer
  • Poor vision
  • No spare wheel
2026 Ford F150 Summary

The Ford F-150 Platinum – the new top-shelf variant in the company’s F Series truck range – has arrived in Australia as part of the a refreshed line-up.

This full-sized dual-cab ute has a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, myriad drive modes and 4500kg towing capacity and, as such, is regarded as a rival for the likes of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra.

But with a price-tag tickling $164,000 before on-road costs and at a smidge under six metres long, is this big rig simply too big and too expensive?

We’re testing the short wheelbase (SWB) version this time, so let’s get into it.

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Summary

Australian EV buyers seem to be missing the point of the Mustang Mach-E.

Yes, Ford’s exorbitant early pricing did not help – which the mid-sized EV has yet to recover from. And the V8-muscle-car image – and baggage – that the Mustang prefix brings no doubt confuses and even repels some people. Especially eco-conscious ones.

But it’s not that complicated. The Mach-E is merely meant to be a sporty, stylish and attainable family car, albeit with electric power.

Five years on from its US launch, does the 2026 Series II facelift keep up with newer and fresher electric SUV alternatives? And is it worth the premium that the Mustang badge commands?

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