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

Ford versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Hyundai 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 5 out of 8 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 4 comparisons. Ford and Hyundai vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Hyundai 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 4 out of 12 comparisons, and in 2 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 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 7 out of 11 comparisons while Ford has better safety ratings in 3 out of 11 comparisons. Ford and Hyundai tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 12 out of 13 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Explorer in Best 5-seater SUVs and Ford Mustang (coupe) in Best Coupes.Hyundai has better car rankings in 5 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Escape in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: SANTA FE in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Mustang Mach-E in Safest Electric SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Small SUVs and Hyundai KONA in Safest Subcompact SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford and Hyundai each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Ford ranks better with the Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Escape in Best Small SUVs for the Money.Hyundai ranks better with the SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and the SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.