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

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 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mazda has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 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 5 model comparisons, with Ford offering more 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 2 out of 4 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 1 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 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Explorer in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 4 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.