Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford Mustang Mach-E contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
In comparing the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ford Mustang Mach-E's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Mustang Mach-E has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ford Mustang Mach-E's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lightning is a better car than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford F-150 Lightning's price is between $57,433 and $92,542, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E priced between $44,856 and $61,270.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Lightning loses 49.6 percent of its value and the Ford Mustang Mach-E loses 57.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 Lightning retains 8.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Lightning’s base engine makes 452 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E base engine makes 266 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150 Lightning, a electric fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 Lightning has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$57,433 - $92,542
Starting MSRP:
$54,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$74,817
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$54,995 - $96,550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$44,856 - $61,270
Starting MSRP:
$39,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$74,673
Price Range:
$60,240 - $81,722
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$100,232
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$74,673 - $125,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
438
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,880
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
764
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,078
# Good or Great Deals:
205
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,393
Depreciation %:
51.6%
Resale Value $:
$26,602
Residual Value %:
48.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
53.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
51.6% - 55.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,053
Depreciation %:
60.1%
Resale Value $:
$15,942
Residual Value %:
39.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
Ford F-150 Lightning Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Mach-E Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Lightning
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang Mach-E
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.6 - 4.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Ford F-150 Lightning Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 44Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Ford F-150 Lightning Trim Levels
Flash, Lariat, Platinum, Pro, XLT
Ford Mustang Mach-E Trim Levels
GT, Premium, Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
452 hp
Torque:
775 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
2235 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
266 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
98 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
224 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
72 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14.1 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6054 lbs
Width:
96 inches
Height:
78.3 inches
Length:
232.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4394 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
186 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R19XL
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue
Gray
Avalanche Gray / Carbonized Gray
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Grabber Blue / Vapor Blue
Gray
Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Silver
Not available
White
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Green
Eruption Green
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black Onyx
