Ford vs. Chevrolet

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

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

Ford versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 10 out of 18 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Chevrolet has lower used vehicle starting prices in 10 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 16 out of 18 comparisons.

Ford versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 18 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 8 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 14 comparisons. Chevrolet offers greater towing capacity in 4 out of 14 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Ford and Chevrolet have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 7 out of 14 model comparisons. Chevrolet has higher quality ratings in 5 out of 14 comparisons, and both Ford and Chevrolet are tied for overall quality in 2 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 8 out of 14 comparisons. Ford has higher reliability ratings in 4 out of 14 comparisons, and Ford and Chevrolet tie in 2 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 9 out of 12 comparisons. Ford and Chevrolet tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 15 out of 18 comparisons. Ford shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 18 comparisons, and Ford and Chevrolet tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 14 categories: Ford Explorer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford F-350 Super Duty in Best 6-seater Trucks, Ford Explorer in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Ford Expedition in Best 8-seater SUVs, Ford Mustang (coupe) in Best Coupes, Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs, Ford F-150 in Best Full-Size Trucks, Ford F-350 Super Duty in Best Heavy Duty Trucks, Ford Expedition in Best Large SUVs, Ford Fusion in Best Midsize Cars, Ford Explorer in Best Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks, Ford Mustang (coupe) in Best Sports Cars, and Ford Explorer in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Camaro (convertible) in Best Convertibles and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford and Chevrolet each have better car rankings in 5 categories. Ford ranks better in the following cases: Ford Edge in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Fusion in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, and Ford Mustang (coupe) in Most Reliable Sports Cars. Chevrolet ranks better in the following cases: Chevrolet Camaro (convertible) in Most Reliable Convertibles, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Chevrolet Tahoe in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 9 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Mustang Mach-E in Safest Electric SUVs, Ford F-150 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Ford Expedition in Safest Large SUVs, Ford Fusion in Safest Midsize Cars, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Safest Midsize Trucks, Ford Mustang (coupe) in Safest Sports Cars, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Ford Mustang (coupe) in Best Sports Cars for the Money. Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet Trax in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Chevrolet Tahoe in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Chevrolet Traverse in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.