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 and fuel efficiency. Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, 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 10 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 10 out of 11 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 11 comparisons.

Ford versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 8 out of 11 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Honda offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 10 comparisons. Ford offers greater towing capacity in 4 out of 10 comparisons, and in 2 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 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons while Ford has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons. Ford and Honda tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 11 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 7 categories: Honda HR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda HR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda HR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, 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 Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, Honda CR-V in Safest Small SUVs, and Honda HR-V in Safest Subcompact SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money. Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda HR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs 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, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models.