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, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, reliability and retained value.

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 has better car rankings in 9 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs, Ford Fiesta (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Ford Escape Hybrid in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Best Hybrid Small SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Best Hybrid SUVs, Ford Fiesta in Best Small Cars, Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs, and Ford Fiesta in Best Subcompact Cars. Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs, and Ford Fiesta (hatchback) in Most Reliable Small Cars. Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Ford Fiesta in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Escape from Ford ranks better in Best Small SUVs for the Money and the Outlander Sport from Mitsubishi ranks better in Best Crossover 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.