Ford vs. Honda

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

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

Ford versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Honda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 9 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 9 out of 12 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 12 comparisons.

Ford versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 13 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 11 comparisons. Honda offers greater towing capacity in 4 out of 11 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Ford and Honda have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Honda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons while Honda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons. Ford and Honda tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 4 categories: Ford Explorer in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Cars, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, and Ford Expedition in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Honda has better car rankings in 11 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Coupes, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Subcompact Cars, and Honda HR-V in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars and Ford EcoSport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid Cars, Ford Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money. Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Honda Pilot 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, Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

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

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models.