Ford vs. Subaru

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

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

Ford versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Ford versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Subaru vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 7 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Ford and Subaru vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Subaru offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Ford offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 6 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Ford and Subaru have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Ford and Subaru tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford Mustang (coupe) in Best Coupes and Ford Mustang (coupe) in Best Sports Cars.Subaru has better car rankings in 7 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Subaru Forester (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Small SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Best Midsize Cars, and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Mustang (coupe) in Most Reliable Sports Cars. Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, and Subaru Forester in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford and Subaru each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Ford ranks better in the following cases: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Subaru ranks better in the following cases: Subaru Solterra in Safest Electric SUVs, Subaru Forester (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Subaru Legacy in Safest Midsize Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Subaru BRZ in Best Sports Cars for the Money.

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

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.