Ford vs. Toyota

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

Ford versus Toyota: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Ford versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 17 out of 29 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Ford has lower used vehicle starting prices in 11 out of 19 vehicle comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 30 out of 31 comparisons.

Ford versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 16 out of 31 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 15 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 13 out of 23 comparisons. Ford vehicles have higher MPG in 6 comparisons, and both Ford and Toyota vehicles have the same MPG in 4 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 12 out of 25 comparisons. Toyota offers greater towing capacity in 11 out of 25 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Ford and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

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

A comparison of Ford versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 9 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Ford has higher reliability ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and Ford and Toyota tie in 1 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 9 out of 22 comparisons while Toyota has better safety ratings in 4 out of 22 comparisons. Ford and Toyota tie for safety in 9 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 29 out of 31 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 8 categories: Toyota Highlander in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Best Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Prius in Best Hybrid Cars, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best Large SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 8 categories: Toyota Highlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Prius in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable Large SUVs, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings

Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: F-150 (hybrid) in Safest Full-Size Trucks. Toyota has better car rankings in 9 categories: Toyota Highlander in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota Prius in Safest Hybrid Cars, Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Toyota Avalon in Safest Large Cars, Toyota Camry in Safest Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, Toyota Tacoma in Safest Midsize Trucks, Toyota Yaris in Safest Small Cars, and Toyota Highlander in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Ford has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ford F-150 Lightning in Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value and Ford Mustang (coupe) in Sports Cars with Best Resale Value.Toyota has better car rankings in 15 categories: Toyota C-HR in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Tundra in Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value, Toyota Prius c in Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Tundra (hybrid) in Hybrid Trucks with Best Resale Value, Toyota Avalon in Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota Land Cruiser in Large SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Camry in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota 4Runner in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Tacoma in Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value, Toyota RAV4 Prime in Plug-in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Yaris Hatchback in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota Corolla Cross in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota C-HR in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Toyota Land Cruiser in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Ranger in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money. Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota Highlander in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota Tundra in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Toyota Tacoma in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Toyota Land Cruiser 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, Toyota offers 12 SUVs, 6 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options

Ford offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Ford offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 16 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.