Ford vs. Nissan

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

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

Ford versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 8 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 11 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 13 comparisons.

Ford versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 13 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Both Ford and Nissan vehicles have the same MPG in 3 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 11 out of 13 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 5 out of 9 model comparisons. Nissan has higher quality ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and both Ford and Nissan are tied for overall quality in 3 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Ford has higher reliability ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons, and Ford and Nissan tie in 1 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 7 out of 11 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 11 comparisons. Ford and Nissan tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 13 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 13 comparisons, and Ford and Nissan tie over 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Explorer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford F-350 Super Duty in Best 6-seater Trucks, Ford F-150 in Best Full-Size Trucks, Ford Expedition in Best Large SUVs, and Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks. Nissan has better car rankings in 7 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best 8-seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford and Nissan each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Ford ranks better in the following cases: Ford Edge in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Expedition in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Ford Ranger in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Titan in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Nissan Rogue in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford and Nissan each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Ford ranks better in the following cases: Ford Mustang Mach-E in Safest Electric SUVs, Ford F-150 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, Ford Expedition in Safest Large SUVs, and Ford Ranger in Safest Midsize Trucks. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Safest Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and Ford Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money.Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Titan in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Nissan Armada in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.