Cadillac vs. Ford

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac 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 Cadillac and Ford cars.

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

Cadillac versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Cadillac.

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

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

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Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.