Acura vs. Ford

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Ford contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Ford cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Ford brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality and reliability. Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Acura versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Ford tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.