Ford vs. Lincoln

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

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

Ford versus Lincoln: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Lincoln pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 7 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 8 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Ford and Lincoln models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 8 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Lincoln.

Ford versus Lincoln: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 8 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Ford and Lincoln vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Lincoln vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Ford and Lincoln vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 8 comparisons.

Ford versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Lincoln overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 3 model comparisons. Lincoln has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and both Ford and Lincoln are tied for overall quality in 2 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lincoln has the advantage in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Ford has higher reliability ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and Ford and Lincoln tie in 1 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Ford and Lincoln tie for safety in 7 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Lincoln shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons, and Ford and Lincoln tie over 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Lincoln offers only 7 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.