Ford Mustang vs. Ford F-150

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang and Ford F-150 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 Mustang and the Ford F-150.

When comparing the Ford Mustang's and the Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang's and the Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang is a better car than the Ford F-150.

Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Mustang ranges from $30,562 to $67,997 while a used 2025 Ford F-150 is priced between $53,178 to $78,889. For a new model, the Ford Mustang's price is between $32,613 and $73,938, with the Ford F-150 priced between $55,481 and $84,299.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Mustang loses 28.7 percent of its value and the Ford F-150 loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang retains 16.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ford F-150's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Ford Mustang being ranked 2 out of 14 Best Sports Cars and the Ford F-150 being ranked 3 out of 4 Best Hybrid Trucks.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.1 out of 10. For the Ford F-150 the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 base engine makes 325 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 828 miles.This gives the Ford Mustang the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150, a hybrid fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Mustang, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Mustang and the Ford F-150 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.