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VEHICLE A
Ford
Mustang Mach-E
Standard Range Single Motor RWD
RWD · automatic · ev
VS
VEHICLE B
Ford
Mustang Mach-E
Extended Range Dual Motor AWD
AWD · automatic · ev

Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.

01

Specifications

Year
2026
2026
Engine
Standard Range Single Motor RWD
Extended Range Dual Motor AWD
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
ev
ev
02

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower
266hp
346hp
Torque
317lb-ft
428lb-ft
0–60 mph
Quarter Mile
Top Speed
Skidpad
60–0 Braking
70–0 Braking

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

04

Cost of Ownership

★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$3,770
0.06 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$3,770
0.06 $/mi

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

05

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Differential fluid
1.5 hrs$530 / 5yr
1.5 hrs$530 / 5yr
Front brake pads
1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr
Tire rotation
0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr
0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr
Wiper blades
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr
0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr
12V battery
0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr
0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
06

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR

✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.

07

Fluid Capacities

Ford Mustang Mach-E
brake0.75 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant14.00 qt · WSS-M97B44-D2
power_steering · none — electric power steering
transmission_auto6.50 qt · MERCON ULV
washer4.50 qt · Windshield washer fluid concentrate or premix
Ford Mustang Mach-E
brake0.95 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4, WSS-M6C65-A2
coolant11.20 qt · WSS-M97B44-D2
power_steering · none — electric power steering
transmission_auto8.60 qt · MERCON ULV
washer4.20 qt · Windshield washer fluid concentrate or premix
08

The Verdict

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.

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Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.