Ford Maverick is Huge next to the Ford Courier

[kinkid]

Why would Ford make such a giant truck like the Maverick?

Here is my 2023 Maverick Lariat Lux beside my 1978 Ford Courier.

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[pa-outdoorsman]

So wasteful! These giant trucks are so unnecessary!

 

[mktmgrjrm]

Wow!! I had a '78 Courier - cannot believe it was that small compared to the Mav.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

I don't remember mine being that small either, but then again, I was 1/2 the size I am now,,,,

HRG

 

[Stealth Raccoon]

I still think the Mav is chunky all around, and it feels much wider than my S-10. Great visual next to the true baby trucks

I used to think my old Metro hatchback was tiny… until I parked it next to a Smart car!

 

[Ottocycle]

Why would Ford make such a giant truck like the Maverick?

Here is my 2023 Maverick Lariat Lux beside my 1978 Ford Courier.

That courier is sweet. Is that a jump seat in the bed? What all have you done to it? Modern cars are so huge. My 07 audi S4 avant is bigger than my 87 bmw five series but the 87 bmw 5 series has way more interior room.

 

[rlhdweman]

Why would Ford make such a giant truck like the Maverick?

Here is my 2023 Maverick Lariat Lux beside my 1978 Ford Courier.

That looks like one of those custom golf carts with a look a like body on it!

 

[mktmgrjrm]

Did a bit of research. Some of the numbers look a bit wonky for the Courier.

	Maverick	Courier
Horsepower	191	74
Torque	155	92
Curb Weight	3674	2515
Payload	1500	1400
Length	199.7	172
Width	72.6	63
Height	68.7	61.6
Wheelbase	121.1	104.4
Bed Length	54.4	74.5
Bed Width	53.3	62.2
Max Towing	2000	2000

 

[realshelby]

Wow! Good post. Really puts into perspective how fat vehicles have grown.
And much like the Maverick I have on order now, I ordered a new Courier in 1979 or 1980. Black with red interior, ac ( those were port/dealer installed back then) and the new and leading edge.....5 Speed manual!
Waited for months. Supposedly the 5 speed was holding it up.
Never got built. Bought a new Dodge D50 instead.

 

[B2000]

My Maverick should be about the same length as my B2000 long bed single cab. Looking forward to a side-by-side photo.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

From an '82 brochure I found,,,,

HRG

 

[kinkid]

I don't remember mine being that small either, but then again, I was 1/2 the size I am now,,,,

HRG

she's a beauty

 

[kinkid]

That courier is sweet. Is that a jump seat in the bed? What all have you done to it? Modern cars are so huge. My 07 audi S4 avant is bigger than my 87 bmw five series but the 87 bmw 5 series has way more interior room.

custom frame
2.3L turbo engine swap from 88 Ford Thunderbird with aftermarket everything but the crank.
bed and cab are now one piece
dash is swapped for a 55 chevy 210
mustang two suspension
that seat in the back is just there because I'm about to get the interior done .
pretty much everything is custom now on the truck

 

[kinkid]

Did a bit of research. Some of the numbers look a bit wonky for the Courier.

	Maverick	Courier
Horsepower	191	74
Torque	155	92
Curb Weight	3674	2515
Payload	1500	1400
Length	199.7	172
Width	72.6	63
Height	68.7	61.6
Wheelbase	121.1	104.4
Bed Length	54.4	74.5
Bed Width	53.3	62.2
Max Towing	2000	2000

interesting that the max towing weight is the same

 

[Automate]

interesting that the max towing weight is the same

And the payload is only 100 lbs less, all with 74 hp.

Just goes to show Ford is a lot more conservative in the ratings these days.

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