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, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. 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. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 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 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Ford has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and Ford and Porsche tie in 1 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$27,126 - $38,293
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
$32,613 - $73,938
Ford Mustang (convertible)
$41,626 - $69,780
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Porsche Macan
$71,135 - $106,754
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
$146,020 - $328,403
Porsche 911 (convertible)
$151,403 - $295,122
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$25,440 - $35,460
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
$30,562 - $67,997
Ford Mustang (convertible)
$34,928 - $71,134
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Porsche Macan
$60,997 - $85,096
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
$151,588 - $437,624
Porsche 911 (convertible)
$156,343 - $342,749
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
51.3%
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
28.7%
Ford Mustang (convertible)
47.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Porsche Macan
43.9%
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
17%
Porsche 911 (convertible)
26.3%
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)
388 hp / 331 foot-lbs
Porsche 911 (convertible)
388 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
19 / 25 / 21
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
18 / 25 / 21
Porsche 911 (convertible)
18 / 25 / 21
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Escape
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Porsche Macan
4409 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.7 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.7 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
Not available
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
9.0 / 10
Porsche 911 (convertible)
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.5 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.1 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
Not available
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
8.1 / 10
Porsche 911 (convertible)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.0 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.0 / 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
7.7 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
9.2 / 10
Ford Mustang (convertible)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
8.2 / 10
Cars
Porsche 911 (coupe)
10 / 10
Porsche 911 (convertible)
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cars
Ford Mustang
#1 of 11 in
Best Coupes
Ford Mustang
#4 of 6 in
Best Convertibles
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cars
Porsche 911
#1 of 32 in
Best Luxury Coupes
Porsche 911
#1 of 40 in
Best Luxury Sports Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cars
Ford Mustang
#2 of 14 in
Most Reliable Sports Cars
Ford Mustang
#4 of 6 in
Most Reliable Convertibles
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cars
Porsche 911
#4 of 40 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
Porsche 911
#2 of 40 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars