Dodge vs. Ford

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

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

Dodge versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Dodge has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Dodge versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge 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 2 out of 3 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Best Large Cars. Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Midsize SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Dodge and Ford each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Dodge ranks better with the Charger in Most Reliable Large Cars and the Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.Ford ranks better with the Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the Flex in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Safest Large Cars. Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Ford Explorer in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

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

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

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