FIAT vs. Ford

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

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

FIAT versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing FIAT versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. FIAT models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

FIAT versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with FIAT offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. FIAT offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Both FIAT and Ford vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, FIAT and Ford have the same towing capacity.

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

Best Car Rankings: FIAT has the better car ranking in 1 category: 500X in Best Subcompact SUVs. Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs, Ford Fiesta (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Ford Fiesta in Best Small Cars, and Ford Fiesta in Best Subcompact Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: FIAT has the better car ranking in 1 category: 500X in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Ford Fiesta (hatchback) in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Fiesta in Safest Small Cars.

Available Body Styles: FIAT offers 1 SUV and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan.

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

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