Ford vs. Hyundai

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

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

Ford versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 7 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Ford has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 12 out of 13 comparisons.

Ford versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 13 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 6 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 11 comparisons. Hyundai vehicles have higher MPG in 4 comparisons, and both Ford and Hyundai vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Ford offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 12 comparisons. Ford offers greater towing capacity in 5 out of 12 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Ford and Hyundai have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 6 out of 10 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 10 comparisons. Ford and Hyundai tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 12 out of 13 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 6 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Cars, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Ford Fusion in Best Midsize Cars, Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs, and Ford Fiesta in Best Subcompact Cars. Hyundai has better car rankings in 7 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Coupes, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Small Cars, Hyundai KONA in Best Subcompact SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 7 categories: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Ford Fusion in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Ford Fiesta (hatchback) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Ford Flex in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: KONA in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

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 Fusion in Safest Midsize Cars. Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Safest Small Cars, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money. Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Hyundai SANTA FE 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, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.