Difference between Make and Model

A product’s make and model are two terms that provide detailed information about it. We generally use these two phrases while discussing automobiles. For example, the term Ford Mustang includes both the make and the model; Ford is the make, while Mustang is the model. 

Make

The noun ‘make’ often refers to a product’s manufacturer. In other words, it refers to the manufacturer of the goods. When we talk about vehicles, the term “make” refers to the firms that manufacture them, i.e. car brands.

For example:

Automotive brands include Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Renault, Ferrari, Mazda, Honda, and Audi.

Model

A car model is a name or number that manufacturers use to identify and promote a series of comparable vehicles. Car manufacturers have a large number of car models. 

For example:

Mustang, Fiesta, Beetle, and Pontiac are some well-known vehicles. For example, in the case of a Honda Civic, Honda is the manufacturer and Civic is the model.

Tabular difference between make and model 

Make	Model
Refers to the brand	Refers to the specific product of the brand
Examples: Ford, BMW	Examples: Mustang, X5
Determines the company that produces the vehicle	Determines the version of the vehicle produced
Can have multiple models under it	Each make has its own unique set of models
Used to categorize vehicles	Used to identify a specific vehicle in a category
Can be used as a general term for a type of vehicle	Specifies a particular version of a vehicle
Can also refer to non-vehicle products	Model usually refers to a vehicle or machine
Can be used to describe a range of products	Specific to a certain product
Often used in marketing and advertising	Used in vehicle identification and registration
Can have different levels of quality or performance	Different models may have different features and specs

Conclusion

In conclusion, the main difference between make and model is that make refers to the brand or manufacturer of a vehicle, while model refers to a specific product of that brand. Make can have multiple models under it, while each make has its own unique set of models. Make is used to categorize vehicles, while the model is used to identify a specific vehicle in a category. Make can be used as a general term for a type of vehicle, while model usually refers to a vehicle or machine. Both make and model are important for vehicle identification and registration and may have different levels of quality or performance depending on the specific make and model.