Ford vs. Jeep

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

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

Ford versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 7 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Jeep has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Ford versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 9 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 9 comparisons. Ford offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 9 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Ford and Jeep have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 3 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 4 out of 4 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs and Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs.Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Compass in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Compass in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 4 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Expedition in Safest Large SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.

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