Ford vs. Mitsubishi

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

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

Ford versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mitsubishi, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mitsubishi the overall advantage over Ford.

Ford versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mitsubishi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Ford versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Ford and Mitsubishi tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Explorer from Ford ranks better in Best Crossover SUVs and the Outlander from Mitsubishi ranks better in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Edge from Ford ranks better in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the Outlander from Mitsubishi ranks better in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Explorer from Ford ranks better in Safest Crossover SUVs and the Outlander PHEV from Mitsubishi ranks better in Safest Hybrid SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Mitsubishi Outlander in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.