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Ford Maverick vs. Ford Ranger Overview
Ford Maverick vs. Ford Ranger Overview
Comparing New Ford Trucks: How the Compact Ford Maverick & the Midsize Ford Ranger Differ in Key Categories
Finding the perfect new truck is easy when you know the key strengths of each. At Platte Valley Auto Mart Kearney, we compare new trucks so Nebraskans don't have to. The compact Ford Maverick and the midsize Ford Ranger both have impressive features and capabilities. Thanks to our breakdown, guests can compare Ford's compact and midsize trucks before making a purchase decision. Learn more about the Ranger and Maverick as you explore new Ford trucks for sale in Kearney, NE.
Size, Capability, and Performance Comparison
Size
The Ford Maverick is a smaller truck with a 53-inch cargo bed that offers 33 cubic feet of cargo volume. The bed width is 43 inches between the wheel wells for the compact Ford Maverick. The Ford Ranger is a larger pickup with a 60-inch truck bed and 44 cubic feet of bed volume. The bed of the Ranger is 48 inches wide between the wheel wells.
Capability
Hauling your boat from Shelton, NE, to the lake? The Ford Ranger will make light work of the task, as the truck touts a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. You can haul equipment trailers with ease when you have a Ford Ranger. The Ford Maverick can handle lighter towing demands. While the standard towing capacity of the Maverick is 2,000 pounds, the smallest Ford truck boasts a 4,000-pound maximum towing capacity. If you're using your Ford truck to transport materials around Sumner, NE, it's important to know the payload rating. The Ford Ranger can take on a max payload of 1,767 pounds. With a max payload capacity of 1,500 pounds, the Ford Maverick isn't far behind in capability.
Engines - Performance Outputs
Compare engines so you get the truck delivering the right level of performance for you. There are three engines for the Ranger and two for the Maverick. Several new Ford Ranger trucks work with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 270 standard horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The comparable 2.0-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged four-cylinder engine powering the Ford Maverick is rated for 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque.
Step up to the 2.7-liter EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 engine in the Ford Ranger for robust performance outputs of 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Ranger Raptor features an exclusive 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine producing 405 horsepower. If truck shoppers from Holdrege, NE, want a hybrid, the Ford Maverick is the right model for them. The standard 2.5-liter PowerBoost® hybrid engine in the Ford Maverick generates 184 combined horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Ranger delivers 430 pound-feet of max available torque.
Fuel Economy Considerations
Motor around Kearney, NE, more efficiently in the Ford Maverick, which returns 42 city mpg. A Ford Ranger earns 21/25/23 (city/highway/combined) mpg.
Interior Technology and Convenience Features
New Ford Maverick trucks feature a standard 13.2-inch center display with SYNC® 4. The new Ford Ranger offers a 12-inch cluster display and a 12-inch center display paired with SYNC® 4A technology. Both Ford trucks offer Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, helping Pleasanton, NE, drivers back up when a trailer is attached.
Cargo and Utility Differences
Truck owners from Kenesaw, NE, can put the exclusive FLEXBED® Storage System of the Ford Maverick to good use. The Ford Ranger has a longer truck bed and more cargo volume. Another reason to choose the Ford Ranger? Pro Power Onboard™ keeps your days running smoothly, providing power on demand when your ambitions need juice. With the Ford Ranger, you can work before dawn or after dusk on your Nebraska farm, thanks to LED bed lighting and available Zone Lighting.
Which Truck Is Right for Your Lifestyle?
Big on efficiency, the Ford Maverick offers truck performance in a downsized package. Choose the Ford Maverick if you want to refuel your truck less often. The Maverick is a right-sized pickup offering hybrid power. Nebraskans will want the Ford Ranger as their next truck if they have bigger towing demands. We're a Kearney, NE, Ford truck dealer with compact and midsize options, and our team is standing by to help compare models.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger are exclusively designed as SuperCrew® pickups.
Yes. The Ford Maverick is offered as a hybrid. There is no hybrid option for the Ford Ranger.
The Ford Maverick is the more fuel-efficient truck, rated for 42 city mpg.
The Ford Ranger has a higher towing capacity. With a Ford Ranger, you can pull trailers up to 7,500 pounds. That's 3,500 pounds of additional towing capability compared to the Ford Maverick.
Test Drive New Ford Trucks in Kearney, NE
Platte Valley Auto Mart Kearney is the premier Central Nebraska Ford truck dealer. We invite you to shop new Ford trucks and get behind the wheel of both the Maverick and Ranger. View Ford Maverick inventory and decide if the hybrid is right for you. View Ford Ranger inventory and browse Raptor off-road models. Contact us to schedule a test drive at our Ford dealership in Kearney, NE.
You'll find several trucks within our new Ford inventory. It's easy to get pre-approved for truck financing through our finance center. Platte Valley Auto Mart Kearney provides truck loans. Ford truck lease offers are also available for Nebraskans who want to lease a Maverick or Ranger. Reach out to our truck professionals to learn more about the compact Maverick and the midsize Ranger.
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Platte Valley Auto Mart Kearney
4210 North 2nd Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
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