Does Size Matter Comparison: Maverick vs. Ranger, F-150, F-250

[JVolpe]

Edmunds pits the Maverick against the Ford Ranger, Ford F-150, and Ford F-250 Super Duty to answer the question - how much truck does one truly need?



Description:

Compared to other automakers, Ford has the most extensive lineup of trucks, ranging from the compact Maverick all the way up into full-size Super Duty land. But which one is right for you? In this video, Edmunds’ Emme Hall compares the 2026 Ford Maverick, 2026 Ford Ranger, 2026 Ford F-150 and 2026 Ford F-250 to help you decide which one is the best fit.

Small or compact trucks like the Ford Maverick have great prices and will fit just about anywhere, but can they tow or haul enough for you? Midsize trucks like the Ford Ranger can do a lot, with more power and capability than small trucks, but they may not be flexible enough for your needs. Full-size or large trucks like the famous Ford F-150 are mighty capable and comfortable, but can also be expensive and may be overkill for your needs. Big heavy-duty trucks like the Ford F-250 have massive power and massive towing and hauling ability, but they also come with massive price tags and...they're just plain massive.

So how much truck do you actually need?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:52 Maverick
05:28 Ranger
08:57 F-150
10:52 F-250
14:13 Edmunds' Take

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[710-oil-614]

I thought they might actually do some comparisons for plywood or loads or something similar but they do not - just highlight all the trucks.

 

[Cherokee]

Click bait !

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

 

[dhaskit]

Thats a nice report. Thanks for posting it.

Like my second X-Wife once told me, “Size doesn’t matter, Peewee. It’s really the motion of the ocean that counts.”

 

[Cherokee]

Thats a nice report. Thanks for posting it.

Like my second X-Wife once told me, “Size doesn’t matter, Peewee. It’s really the motion of the ocean that counts.”

I’ve talked to many women about tool size, truck size! Truck size, as you were.
I’m under the informed consensus that size does matter.
A small,,,,,, truck is fine if he’s got a fat wallet.
:’P

 

[Surly Old Bill]

always a chance to share this infographic:

 

[Fcnrwy]

always a chance to share this infographic:

The Maverick...
Hey, it's the CLOSEST, I will ever get to a Ranger... Ever again..

Jerry

 

[Tiger Dude]

Thats a nice report. Thanks for posting it.

Like my second X-Wife once told me, “Size doesn’t matter, Peewee. It’s really the motion of the ocean that counts.”

your wife was lying to be nice to you.

 

[ejouie]

This really just shows how the Ranger needs a bigger 2nd row. Instead of being 2 inches LESS than the Maverick it should be 2 inches MORE. So about 40" would do it. That would put it right in the middle between the Maverick and the F150 SuperCrew.

 

[jfgesquire]

This picture tells the story without any words...

 

[Alfetta159]

I thought they might actually do some comparisons for plywood or loads

Uh, they did.

It was better than I expected. I don't regret the Maverick, but sometimes I wonder if I should have sprung for AWD and 4k.

 

[EffNo50]

Uh, they did.

It was better than I expected. I don't regret the Maverick, but sometimes I wonder if I should have sprung for AWD and 4k.

AWD and 4k would be nice, but those weren't an option when I bought my '24 hybrid.

 

[Timothyd]

I’ve talked to many women about tool size, truck size! Truck size, as you were.
I’m under the informed consensus that size does matter.
A small,,,,,, truck is fine if he’s got a fat wallet.
:’P

I knew it!

 

[Darklyter]

Thats a nice report. Thanks for posting it.

Like my second X-Wife once told me, “Size doesn’t matter, Peewee. It’s really the motion of the ocean that counts.”

....... Noice? ...... Yeah, Noice!

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