Ford’s motto for its pickup trucks has always been “built Ford tough,” because they are some of the toughest trucks on the road. That makes it harder to choose between them, particularly the 2024 Ford Maverick and 2024 Ford Ranger. What you choose will depend on your needs and budget, so let’s break down both.
Key Takeaways:
- The Maverick is a steal—while its prices have gone up in ‘24, its lower trims are still considerably less than $30k.
- The Ranger’s towing capacity far outweighs the towing capacity of the Maverick.
- The Maverick’s optional hybrid powertrain helps it beat most pickups on mileage.
How Many Trim Levels Are Available For the 2024 Ford Ranger?
There are four Ranger trims to the Maverick’s three. This pickup, while still very affordable, is the more expensive option. Its starting MSRPs are:
- XL: $32,670
- XLT: $35,610
- Lariat: $43,630
- Raptor: $55,470
While the Ranger is plenty of truck for the price, the Maverick has it beat in terms of expense. There are scant few new trucks for under $30k on the market.
- XL: $23,815
- XLT: $26,315
- LARIAT: $34,85
What Engine is Available Under the Hood of the 2024 Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger hasn’t changed in ‘24—the XL trim’s powerful 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, cranks out 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. In the higher trims, there’s even more power, thanks to a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 delivering 315 ponies and 400 lb-ft of torque. All trims pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission, with your choice of rear- or four-wheel drive.
The Maverick features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. In 2023, the jaunty truck featured a hybrid powertrain as standard. That’s not the case in ‘24; however, it’s still available as an upgrade. Its powertrain is bonded to an eight-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
On the hybrid powertrain, the Maverick does a whopping 40 MPG/city and 33 MPG/highway, while its standard powertrain gets a respectable 23 MPG/city and 30 MPG/highway. In comparison, the Ranger gets an impressive 21 MPG/city and 26 MPG/highway.
If you need a powerful tower, the Ranger is the one to choose. It can tow up to 7,500 pounds with a payload capacity of 1,805 pounds. The Maverick’s towing capacity is 2,000-pounds; this amount can be stretched to 4,000-pounds when properly configured, and its payload capacity is slightly less than the Ranger’s, at 1,544 lbs.
Is the Interior of the 2024 Ford Ranger Comfortable?
Both the Ranger and Maverick are spacious and rugged. Ranger drivers can find real comfort in its eight way manually adjusted seat. Optional upgrades inside the cab include power-adjusted and heated seats, dual-zone climate control, and leather. (A power moon-roof and leather seats come standard in the Lariat.)
The Maverick’s cloth seats are manually adjustable, but nevertheless comfortable. Front and back passengers have plenty of room to move. Mav buyers have the option of synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustments and heated seats.
Should You Choose the 2024 Ford Ranger or Maverick?
Both the 2024 Ford Ranger and the 2024 Ford Maverick are stellar choices. If you’re hauling heavy cargo, the Ranger is the clear winner, but if you're on a budget, you can’t beat the Maverick’s price. If you’re still unsure which truck is the best truck for you, contact us today at Banner Ford, to experience both for yourself!