Ford vs. GMC

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

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

Ford versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 9 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 10 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 12 comparisons.

Ford versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 12 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 6 comparisons. GMC vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Ford and GMC vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 10 out of 12 comparisons.

Ford versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus GMC overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 8 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 7 out of 10 comparisons. Ford and GMC tie for safety in 3 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 12 categories: Ford Expedition 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 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 Explorer in Best Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks, Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 6 categories: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Flex in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Ford Flex in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sierra 1500 Limited in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 6 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford F-150 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Ford Expedition in Safest Large SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Ford Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 6 categories: Ford Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Ford F-150 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Ford Expedition in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs for the Money. GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Acadia in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.