Ford vs. Porsche
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Ford and Porsche 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 Porsche cars.
When comparing the Ford brand to the Porsche brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing and used car pricing. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
Ford versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Ford versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Ford versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$29,865 - $40,820
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
$32,513 - $67,649
Ford Mustang (convertible)
$39,751 - $64,880
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Porsche Macan
$68,421 - $99,909
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
$133,788 - $312,710
Porsche 911 (convertible)
$149,235 - $290,012
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$28,542 - $37,394
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
$36,107 - $70,999
Ford Mustang (convertible)
$38,893 - $64,667
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Porsche Macan
$62,710 - $101,278
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
$150,109 - $444,895
Porsche 911 (convertible)
$174,755 - $319,803
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
46.4%
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
26.2%
Ford Mustang (convertible)
43.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Porsche Macan
39.7%
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
8.3%
Porsche 911 (convertible)
28.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Escape
180 hp / 199 foot-lbs
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
315 hp / 350 foot-lbs
Ford Mustang (convertible)
315 hp / 350 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Porsche Macan
261 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
379 hp / 331 foot-lbs
Porsche 911 (convertible)
379 hp / 331 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Escape
27 / 34 / 30
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
22 / 33 / 26
Ford Mustang (convertible)
22 / 33 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Porsche Macan
Not Yet Available
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Porsche 911 (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Escape
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Porsche Macan
4409 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.6 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.5 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
7.1 / 10
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
9.2 / 10
Porsche 911 (convertible)
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.2 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.2 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
6.1 / 10
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
8.4 / 10
Porsche 911 (convertible)
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
10 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
10 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
Not available
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
Not available
Porsche 911 (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.6 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.9 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
8.0 / 10
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
10 / 10
Porsche 911 (convertible)
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#3 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Cars
Ford Mustang
#1 of 15 in
Best Sports Cars
Ford Mustang
#4 of 9 in
Best Convertibles
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
#10 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Porsche 911
#1 of 41 in
Best Luxury Sports Cars
Porsche 911
#1 of 27 in
Best Luxury Convertibles
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#6 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Cars
Ford Mustang
#1 of 15 in
Most Reliable Sports Cars
Ford Mustang
#2 of 9 in
Most Reliable Convertibles
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
#8 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Porsche 911
#4 of 41 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
Porsche 911
#1 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles