Ford vs. Mazda

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

Ford versus Mazda: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Ford versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Ford.

Ford versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Ford and Mazda vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 7 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Ford and Mazda have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Ford versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 5 out of 9 comparisons while Mazda has better safety ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons. Ford and Mazda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Ford shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 6 comparisons, and Ford and Mazda tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs and Ford Expedition in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs and Ford Expedition in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-3 in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings

Ford and Mazda each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Ford ranks better with the Escape in Safest Crossover SUVs and the Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.Mazda ranks better with the Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars and the CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Explorer in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value and Ford Explorer in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-3 in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mazda Mazda6 in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Mazda CX-5 in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Mazda CX-3 in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Ford offers 12 SUVs, 2 coupes, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mazda offers 7 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options

Ford offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Ford offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 8 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.