If you need a capable truck with compact dimensions, the 2025 Ford Maverick and the 2025 Ford Ranger are two of your best options. The Maverick has a city-friendly design and is perfect for daily driving. The Ranger is more powerful and a better choice for rugged off-roading. This guide from our Ford dealership can help you decide between the two.
Powertrain Options
Designed for daily driving, the Maverick is an efficient truck powered by a 2.5L hybrid engine paired with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. This system provides 191 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, as well as outstanding EPA estimates. A 2.0L EcoBoost engine with 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque is available, together with four-wheel drive. The Ranger comes standard with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. This powertrain generates 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, providing more muscle for heavy tasks. Two EcoBoost V6 engines and four-wheel drive are available, so you can easily tailor the power output and capability to suit your needs.
Towing and Utility
Each truck is ready to tow and haul loads, but the capabilities vary from one model to another. The Maverick is a small truck with a standard towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. An optional package boosts the towing capacity to 4,000 pounds, and you can also haul up to 1,500 pounds. One of this truck’s unique features is its capability to be towed with all four wheels on the road. The Ranger is engineered for heavier tasks and has a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds. Its maximum payload capacity is 1,788 pounds. Front tow hooks are standard on the 4×4 models for easy recovery.
Size and Handling
As a small truck, the Maverick is easier to handle across the city. It has a length of 199.8 inches and a width of 72.6 inches, which means it can fit in most parking lots where you can park a three-row SUV. The Ranger measures 210.6 inches in length and has a width of 86.7 inches. Its wider stance improves the stability in rough driving conditions.
Interior and Comfort
Both trucks have spacious cabins with seats for five riders. The Maverick boasts a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat and a four-way manually adjustable seat for the front passenger. The Ranger also comes standard with manually adjustable seats, but with eight positions for the driver and six for the passenger. Each truck has a three-passenger rear bench with under-seat storage and fold-flat backrests. The Ranger boosts passenger comfort with a flip-up rear armrest. To explore each of these models and find your truck, visit us at Cavenaugh Ford in Jonesboro, AR.
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