2023 Ford Maverick vs. 2023 Ford Ranger: Which Truck is Right for You?
Are you looking for your ideal new truck? Then you will want to visit Bill Fick Ford in Huntsville, TX, and check out our new inventory. We carry an impressive selection of new Ford trucks, including the midsize Ranger and compact Maverick. If you want a midsize or compact truck, there is a Ford truck that is right for you. While the Ranger and Maverick are both capable, rugged trucks, which one better suits your needs? Here is how the Ranger and Maverick compare.
Performance
Under the hood of every new Ranger is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost® I-4 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard rear-wheel drive. The Ranger has a maximum available towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. Four-wheel drive is available as well. The Ranger comes standard with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Maverick comes standard with a 2.5-liter hybrid I-4 engine that produces 191 total horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. An available 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine produces 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid engine is paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), while the EcoBoost engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available. When properly equipped, the Maverick has a maximum available towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. The standard hybrid engine for the Maverick has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.
Interior
The Maverick and Ranger offer similar interior features for your comfort and convenience. Both models offer an available eight-way power driver's seat that makes it easy to customize your comfort level. Both models also offer available dual-zone automatic climate control, which lets you and your front passenger choose your ideal temperatures. Both the Ranger and Maverick come standard with driver's seat manual lumbar support and available power lumbar support.
Technology
The Ranger comes standard with a 3.5-inch infotainment screen, while an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is available. Four speakers are standard, while a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system is available. The Maverick comes standard with an eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. A six-speaker stereo system is standard, while an eight-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system is available.
Safety
Standard safety features for the Ranger include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and a rearview monitor. The second-tier XLT trim adds the Ford Co-Pilot 360 suite of driver assistance features. Standard features included with Ford Co-Pilot360 include Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, and Auto High-Beam Headlamps.
The Maverick comes standard with forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, a rearview monitor, automatic high-beam headlights, trailer sway control, and a tire-pressure monitor. Customers can also opt for Ford Co-Pilot360, which adds the Lane-Keeping System, Blind-Spot Monitor, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
Take a Ford Maverick and Ranger on a Test Drive Today
The best way to find out for yourself whether the Maverick or Ranger is the right truck for you is to visit Bill Fick Ford. At our dealership, you can check out brand-new Maverick and Ranger models, and take both vehicles on a test drive. A test drive is the best way to find out if a vehicle is ideal for you. To schedule your test drive, contact us today!
