Ford vs. Mazda

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

When comparing the Ford brand to the Mazda brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and safety. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, 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 Ford in 4 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mazda has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Ford versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Ford and Mazda vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Ford and Mazda vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 6 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 2 out of 6 comparisons. Ford and Mazda tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs and Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs.Mazda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford and Mazda each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Ford ranks better in the following cases: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Ford Flex in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Mazda ranks better in the following cases: 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 has the better car ranking in 1 category: Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs. Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money. Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: 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 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

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

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.