Ford vs. Nissan

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

Ford versus Nissan: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Ford versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 10 out of 16 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 15 comparisons.

Ford versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 16 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 9 out of 11 comparisons.

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

A comparison of Ford versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 7 out of 12 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 12 out of 12 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 6 out of 13 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 5 out of 13 comparisons. Ford and Nissan tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 15 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 3 out of 15 comparisons, and Ford and Nissan tie over 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 12 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford F-150 in Best 6-seater Trucks, Ford Expedition in Best 8-seater SUVs, Ford F-150 in Best Full-Size Trucks, Ford Escape Hybrid in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Best Hybrid Small SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Best Hybrid SUVs, Ford Expedition in Best Large SUVs, Ford Fusion in Best Midsize Cars, Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks, Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Best Large Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Rogue Sport in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 10 categories: Ford Edge in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford F-150 in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Ford Escape Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs, Ford Expedition in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Ford Fusion in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Ford Ranger in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs, Ford EcoSport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Maxima in Most Reliable Large Cars.

Safest Car Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford F-150 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Ford Expedition in Safest Large SUVs, Ford Fusion in Safest Midsize Cars, Ford Ranger in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Ford Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 4 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Maxima in Safest Large Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Versa in Safest Small Cars.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 7 categories: Ford F-150 in 6-seater Trucks with Best Resale Value, Ford Explorer in 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Ford F-150 in Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value, Ford Flex in Large SUVs with Best Resale Value, Ford Explorer in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Ford Ranger in Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value, and Ford Explorer in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value. Nissan has better car rankings in 13 categories: Nissan Rogue in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan Armada in 8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan Rogue in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan 370Z (coupe) in Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value, Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan Maxima in Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Nissan Altima in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Nissan Versa in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Nissan Rogue in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Nissan Versa in Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value, and Nissan Kicks in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Ford F-150 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Armada in Best Large SUVs for the Money and Nissan Pathfinder 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, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options

Ford offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.