I was shocked it took this long for anyone to come back with a compact truck.

I remember when my father bought his 05 Ranger. At the time, he complained that he wanted a crew cab but Ford didn't offer it in a Ranger, and he wasn't willing to pay another 15G to step up to an F150. I think this Maverick is the perfect size for what most people are looking for in a truck. However, I do think Ford should've named the Maverick a Ranger instead and the new Ranger should've been a F100. Based on size and capability, I think those model names would've been more appropriate.

All you need to know is the 2002 ranger is still running. Period.

Those old Rangers are still highly sought after in my area, especially the standard transmission.

Love my 2003 Ranger. Not something for a lot of road trips, but for hauling stuff around town it can’t be beat.

I really appreciate this comparison. It brings the Maverick into perspective.

I think I would've liked the Maverick better if they had a "supercab" option. There wouldn't even be back seats, but just a small space behind front seats for a little bit of protected/interior storage. And then that allows the bed to be another 1.5 feet longer. But hey, I'm sure I'm in the minority on that.

We own a Maverick XLT Hybrid and we love it. We have hauled an 8 foot long box using the provided tie downs and the tailgate in the middle of 3 positions going towards the ocean. We drove 400 miles round trip and averaged 38 MPG. We also took a trip to the in-laws which is also 400 miles round trip going towards the mountains and again averaged 38 MPG. We have driven it around town and averaged between 40 and 50 MPG depending on traffic, weather, etc. We have had 4 full size adults in the truck and everyone had plenty of room. Our truck has plenty of power and can pass a vehicle on the highway with no problem at all. As a matter of fact, I am grateful for the cruise control because you can hit 80 MPH before you even realize you are going that fast. There is not a whole lot more to say except this truck is awesome and we have no regrets whatsoever for buying it.

I'd love to see a simple two-door version with a longer bed equipped with the 2.5 duratec motor. It'll never happen though.

This "Maverick" fills many voids in the market. Perfect for 1. Younger folks camping or pulling a seadoo, dirt bikes etc. 2. The retired tinkering on home projects. 3. Fleet vehicles 4. Secondary vehicles 5. Town home owners with smaller drive ways wanting pick ups. Great job Ford.

I think the big takeaway is that the maverick does a really great job fitting the same role the old ranger did, but with less compromises as an every day vehicle.

Ford has changed the game and the sales figures show that. As long as it keeps up in terms of durability, I see this as even being popular second hand. Can't wait to see what the Rattler model is all about too. Would love to see Toyota come out with a Baby Tacoma to compete !

Love my 2001 Ranger, perfect size to run around town doing choirs and running to work. Plus fits in the driveway just fine.

Ford hit a home run, this coming from a ZR2 owner. After owning multiple large trucks, I finally downsized to a ZR2. I hope that others who just drive and haul nothing but air will figure out that bigger isn’t always better… Ford really nailed the market with this truck..Where else in todays world can you really get such a value for your money. If more people would just buy what they need and not always what they want, you wouldn’t see so many large trucks doing nothing but haul air on the roads. I’m not against owning a large truck by no means.. but honestly if ya don’t need it why own it… just a thought. Hopefully others will follow suit and produce some good smaller trucks. GM better step it up and not produce some piece of crap…

Compact trucks have all gotten considerably bigger over the years so it's nice to see that Ford has addressed this by coming out with a new model that nails what people really needed and wanted.

I think the most appealing thing about the Maverick is the price and how much you get for it. I own a 2010 Ranger sport 4x4 and I got it for basically 3 reasons. Cheap, reliable, and I could still get one in manual. It was a bit rough finding one that was manual and 4x4 but I got one and it's been great. The only major issue I've had was rust. whoever had it before me had to have been putting bags of salt for weight in the back or something because it's had severe rusting in the front corners of the bed, as in free floating and almost unusable. Took the bed off and cut off the rusted steal and welded on new steel and painted jt and it was good to go, doesn't look as nice but the beds got a plastic cover so no one would even know anyway.

I love my little 1999 Ranger. Bought it new and put 300,000 miles on it. Used it as a daily driver for 18 years and drove it to 45 states. Hope to restore my baby back to new sometime. A cap on the 6 foot bed is the perfect little camper. And the little jump seats in the back are more usable than most think. And with the jump seats folded up there is plenty of room to securely carry stuff inside the cab. Ford should offer a Maverick with a 6 foot bed and little jump seats like the old Ranger.

Would love to see the maverick comparison with the Sport Trac. That seems like more direct comparison

I have a 2004 Ranger that I bought new. It has been a very reliable truck. I hope to get many more years out of it.

Appreciate my Canadian friends comparing a couple of great little trucks. Your reviews are some of the best.

Had a 1999 Ranger, it was my first brand new vehicle. That little truck is a tank, just keeps going, I no longer own it but now lives on a farm doing farm stuff 👍

Great video! My dad had an old Nissan he drove for years, and he now drives a Chevy S-10. Has for even longer I believe. He’s had several small/midsize trucks in between. These little utilitarian pickup trucks have always just felt like home to me. And the maverick looks amazing. Hope to get one someday.

My father who is 81 just bought a ranger that looks just like the one you drove. I am waiting for my new Maverick all wheel drive I can't wait to compare mine to his. He's looking forward to it also. Thanks for the cool video.

I was too young back in the day to actually own a Ranger Edge but man did I want one. still a really cool pickup truck. And it's really amazing to see how many of them are still on the road.

When I was 10 a neighbor had a first gen Ranger. A 2 door bench seat. Many great memories riding in that truck when my dad was able to borrow it for hauling. This Maverick seems like it will be a great little truck

I had a 1996 Ranger 4x4 with a factory off road package, but I can’t remember the trim name. It had the 4.0 v6 and a 5 speed manual trans. It was a great truck for me and after I converted the front hubs from auto to manual it was always reliable. You are correct in your assessment about the priority to hauling capabilities over comfort.

Something about watching you talk and work with your dad gives me the warm fuzzies. Makes me miss my dad. Keep making great videos.

Love your guys video they helped me so much that I've have bought a maverick and can't wait for it to come so thanks for everything guys.

The Maverick is a Subaru Baja, but with optional AWD.* The Ford Ranger V6 was a great little truck.

I remember when my dad had an 03 Ranger, basic little truck with manual locks and manual windows but it was a pretty solid truck

Great video , I currently drive a 2011 ranger 4x4 sport 4.0 V6 177,000km been a solid truck no drive train issues at all, only front end now and then hub assembly replaced. Great truck though perfect for me 👍🏻 keep up the great work truck king love you videos !

I had the 2000 Ranger with the super cab. Loved it. Everything you said about the truck is true. Especially driving in the snow. Mine was a standard with a rear wheel drive. I beat the death out of that truck. I hauled stuff and over filled it with everything I could. I sold it to a mechanic for a decent amount. I had 250,000 on it. I bought a POS Silverado and it was nothing but problems from the start. I'll never buy another GM product. I sold the Silverado a few weeks ago for almost what I paid for it. I have a Maverick on order. This review is what I've been looking for in comparisons. The one thing I would personally like would be a super cab on the Maverick. I would like a longer bed than just 4 1/2 feet. Be for warned that the Maverick is built in Mexico which I didn't know when I put the order in. I would have liked to find a U.S. produced truck. But I found a review on the Maverick and in that review the person mentioned that many Tacomas are made in Mexico too. When I saw that I breathed a little better. I'm a little nervous about the smaller engine too. But I figure this motor has been used for quite some time and the bugs have been worked out of it. I ordered the gas powered to tow 4000 lbs. I still need that. The hybrid only tows 2000 lbs. which won't cut it for what I need it for. I'll keep it a while and see if I like it. If not the used car market will be good to me as long as there's a demand for them. I did test drive both the Maverick and the new Ranger. I like the Maverick. The new Ranger seemed loud to me. It also didn't seem to have the pick and go that I wanted. It was kind of 'doggy'. When I parked the Ranger I didn't like the turning radius. It wasn't much better than the Silverado. Just too big for me. I like the smaller truck.

In 2010, I purchased my 05 Ranger Edge 3.0 with 5-speed, RWD, and 4.10 in the back. I been very happy with usual, basic vehicle services and capabilities. We always want what we don't have but this comparison really only shows one thing between two similarly sized Fords; they were both designed for different purposes. Both can be driven anywhere, in any underground carport, in any crowded city street, or camping trips. One carries more people in comfort while the other can haul two motorcycles... or from what I've seen; three tonnes of watermelons in the bed at 45 mph on the freeway. Scarily impressive. Also worth noting: RWD and manual trans is a hoot.

Had a Datsun, great payload but rode like a tank. Bought it from Mezzacapo Motors in Louisiana and drove it to Ohio when I was 20 years old. That was a workout ! Have a xl Hybrid Maverick on order...will do the things I do with good mpg and with a great ride...thanks Ford from an old timer!

Great video, didn't even think about what the dad noted at end, the curiosity of what gm and dodge will throw out there

I've a 2000 Ford RangerXLT - 4cyl 5sp manual - and have ordered a Maverick EB FX4 Lariat - waiting for build date. I love the small pickup size, and giving up some bed space isn't ideal, yet having a very efficient vehicle that can carry the family is a huge bonus. This review helps confirm what I expect in this fine upgrade.

I had a 94 Splash extended cab 2wd 3.0 V6 with a 5 speed manual… it was a great truck would buy another one today if I stumbled onto a clean rust free one.

I had the exact body style Ranger but a 2000. I loved the heck out of that truck, sometimes more than my 2014 F150! The Maverick will definitely be my next pickup once my F150 passes!

Currently driving a 2002 Ragner XLT with 208,000 miles on it. Original owner. It's been a good truck. Never has left me stranded. I live in Michigan and did not get it undercoated. I wish I would have. My truck is rusted out very badly. I did need to get the transmission rebuilt. I ordered a Maverick hybrid in November. Hoping to get it sometime in July/August, fingers crossed. Nice video comparing the two.

Great Canadian content. I've always wanted to see the old Ranger compared to the Maverick. On a recent episode of Regular car reviews a Maverick was reviewed and thought of as a North American ute, like in Australia which I agree. I've also seen a couple in my city.

In regards to the comment on competition from Ram or GM, I honestly don't think Stellantis (Ram) wants to compete in the economy truck segment. FCA scrapped a lot of their economy oriented stuff, across the board, in favor of only offering products with very high profit margins. They got rid everything affordable under or near the $20k USD mark, like the Jeep Patriot, Dodge Dart, Avenger, or Journey and raised the prices everywhere else. They didn't even bother to bring back the Dakota, despite even Ford finally giving in and bringing back the Ranger to compete with the Colorado, Tacoma and Frontier. Yeah, I know Jeep has the Gladiator, but that is still more of a niche/lifestyle vehicle, being basically a wrangler with a bed, as opposed to a traditional mid-size truck. It also has a much higher starting MSRP than the competition. Ram is even hesitant to build affordable fleet/work/budget full-size trucks, as you still have to get a 1500 classic if you want a less expensive, regular cab variant. Point is, they don't seem to have any interest offering people small, affordable trucks in the $20k-$30k USD range, at least in the US and Canada. GM might produce something to compete, but I have a bad feeling it would just be a trailblazer with a 2.5ft bed, as opposed to being a new, interesting vehicle.

I keep thinking with Ford discontinuing the Focus and Fusion in Canada that the Maverick is their Civic/Corolla competitor. The hybrid uses the same amount of fuel as the base engines in those cars, it has the same interior size, the only thing it's missing is a trunklid (which can be had as an accessory).

Family had a 1996 Ranger XLT back in the day and it was a great little truck. Nice comparison, fun to see the old school Ranger again!

I really enjoyed this review!! Great job guys. I've had an old Ranger as well and really miss that truck, it was a little tank. I love the practicality and efficiency of the new Maverick, I'm just looking forward to see how it will hold up in the years to come. If it's a positive outlook, I would love to get one later on.

I had a 1991 Ford Ranger XLT back in 2001. It was one of my favorite trucks. It did have a horrible transmission issue that I never ended up getting repaired. I drove that truck for many years until it was officially dead. I've always liked the smaller pickups. They're extremely useful and perfect for anyone. I'd love to get my hands on a Maverick. It seems like a fun little useful truck.

Maverick XLT hybrid I have ordered is expected to be the ideal love child of two of my favorite former vehicles: 1979 Toyota pickup, and 2002 VW GTI.

Great video to show the differences . I have a 2007 Ranger 2WD, I bought new. It' been an excellent small truck , with many kilometres left in it. I am getting a Maverick XLT with the FX4 package , to replace it. I think it will be just right for me. ( and I had considered a New Ranger, but they seem too big ! )

Great review. I know your search is for the King of Trucks each year but... I'd say your the King of Trucks. Keep up the fantastic content. Very cool comparison.! Love the energy.

Back in the day I owned a 1988 Ranger with the extended cab and I have to say the Maverick is almost like sitting in a full size pickup compared to the old Ranger.

That “old school” ride quality is one of the things I like the most about my ‘09 Ranger - it actually feels like you’re driving a truck! I purchased mine new and it only has 38,000 miles on it and is in absolutely pristine condition - as the service guy at my local Ford dealer says, “That’s the cleanest fu*king Ranger I’ve ever seen!”……..😂 I was going to sell it a few years back and put the money towards a Thunderbird, but by that time the Rangers had gone out of production and were already becoming scarce, so I decided to hang onto it as a collector. I have several nice Mustangs and other such vehicles in my collection, but the vehicle that invariably gets the most attention when I take it out for a Saturday afternoon drive is my humble little Ranger - who’d a thunk it……??!!!

Great review. I own a 1990 XLT extra cab with the 4.0 motor and auto trans with a 3.50 limited slip rear end and optional handling package. This truck even as old as it is it’s still a lot of fun to drive. The one option I kept was the 60/40 split bench and those seats are like sitting on a couch. The new Maverick would probably something I would consider if I ever let this old ranger go. Which would probably be hard to do.

Thanks for the video! I had an old 98 Ford Ranger that was basically the same as the one in the video. After that, I went to full sized trucks from 2002 until last year when I sold my Silverado for a Maverick. I'm loving it. The fact is, I never really needed the power or hauling capability of a full sized truck. I'd haul it tow things every now and then, but nothing that big. So, I was just saddled with a big gas guzzling truck that was hard to park anywhere. The Maverick hits that sweet spot where it's as capable as I need it to be, but still small enough that it's easy to park anywhere and gets good gas mileage.

I had a 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 extended cab with the 2.9L V6 and a 5 speed manual, I loved that little truck, got me anywhere I wanted to go and got descent fuel mileage, around 20mpg. Sold it when I had my first kid just because you couldn't get anyone in the little jump seats in the rear with a car seat in front. Fast forward to 2022 and I have a 2022 Hybrid Maverick and I love it, fits both of my kids, now out of car seats, and still have plenty of room both front and rear seats, the storage inside is better than the Ranger, overall I really like the Maverick, fits what I need in the phase of life my family is in and gets great fuel mileage, has plenty of smooth power and is a great daily driver for me and my family.

Thanks for the video! I have a 2003 Sport Trac and 2022 Maverick. The Sport Track's odometer busted at 181K about 3 or 4 years ago. It probably has between 210 & 220K now, and yes, still running! It has cut outs on the wheel wells, several tie downs, and like many trucks the gate latches can be adjusted. It also has a power source where the Maverick has its also. That would be a good comparison. I miss my 60/40 back seat on the Sport Trac. I'll be disappointed if they change it to 60/40 on the 23s or future models of the Maverick.

When I was in college a friend of mine had a ranger and I drove in the little back seat several times. You dont forget those memories lol

I've had my Maverick for about two weeks now and love it. Have not been driving it a lot, because it's winter and I'm not working. I got the Lariat lux edition Hybrid, and must say the best part of the lux package is the heated steering wheel. Great video, thanks.

My first vehicle was an 84 Ford Ranger 4x2 base model, dual fuel tanks, C5 automatic and 2.8L V6. My grandparents towed a 15 foot travel trailer all over the country with it up until 1989 when they bought a larger trailer and an 88 F250 4x4. I currently own an 87 Ford Ranger 4x2 Base model with the 7 foot bed, 5 speed manual and fuel injected 2.9L V6. Its my utility vehicle on my property and my go to the DIY store for building materials hauler. I also own an 88 Ford Bronco 2 4x4 basically A Ford Ranger with a back seat and permanent top over what would normally be a truck bed, just much shorter LOL. I own a 2008 Ford Explorer 4x4 4.6L V8, but not nearly as fun to drive as my 87 Ranger and 88 Bronco 2, but the Ranger is the most fun to drive, I guess maybe because its just bare bones basic and with the 2.9L V6, manual transmission and 3.73 gears you can quite easily throw the back end around when you want to... My 87 Ranger gets 25mpg on the highway, my 88 Bronco 2 might get 19mpg highway if you are lucky LOL. The Explorer gets around 19 highway.

Had a lot of experience with a 95 Ranger, and came away thinking it was an ideal 'runabout' class truck. A hybrid Maverick would do pretty much everything I could do with that awesome Ranger AND get good enough fuel economy to replace my daily driver sedan. If Ford added AWD to the hybrid version it would be even better for my needs! Hopefully production will ramp up soon and they become more readily available. I've only ever seen one or two 'in the wild'

Well put together video. Fair on both sides. enjoyed having your dad's viewpoint. Nice.

Good job and very insightful review! I cant wait for them to build my maverick xlt hybrid!

I have a 2010 ranger 5 speed standard trans and I absolutely love it. 4 wheel drive when needed in Ohio and fun to drive. Also got those goofy small seats in the back had my buddy who’s 16 sit behind me and I’m 6 foot so it wasn’t that great trying to drive scooted up so far. Definitely just a 2 seater truck lol

I had a 93, 96, 99 and 02 Ranger. I liked them because they were reasonably sized, priced, could do some work and had some off road capabilities. The Maverick is the first new vehicle in awhile that I am genuinely interested in for all the same reasons. I'm sure in another 5 years there will be entries from all the other manufacturers but Ford really did a excellent job with the Maverick.

Have a 2005 Ranger and have a Maverick on order. Worried about long term reliability with turbo. People keep telling me to just keep the Ranger but I need a refresh. GREAT VIDEO

Really enjoy your videos. I think the Maverick is a great truck that we have needed for a long time. It isn’t however the first front wheel drive pick up at least in the United States, the Volkswagen rabbit pick up was a unibody front wheel drive and probably the most useful vehicle I’ve ever owned. I look forward to the opportunity to buy one of the new Mavericks. Again thanks for the great work!

Great video!! I had a 2000 Mazda B3000 ( which is basically a Ford Ranger) 2 wheel drive also. Couldn't drive in the snow at all! The inside was incredibly cramped, especially up against the drivers door.. I just felt really crammed in there.. I will be buying the new Maverick for sure! I can't wait.. I just wish they would make a 2 door King cab with 6 foot bed.. I honestly detest the looks of these 4 door trucks, but until someone makes something similar again, this is what I'll be getting!

My dad has almost the same Ranger, an '02. Horrid thing. 4-cyl power with 8-cyl fuel economy. Full size truck turning circle and toy truck cargo capacity. Love the video, this is the true comparison to the Maverick...shows how far they've come.

Great video guys. I have a 2010 ranger sport 4 L five speed, I love it and I’m not getting rid of it. However, I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of my 2022 maverick XLT hybrid, I think it’s exactly the truck for us.

I have a ‘95 S10 with 270,000 miles, and I love it. It fits anywhere I wanna go. It’s great to see someone come out with a new compact pickup

Is that Maverick going to be still on the road in 19 years like the Ranger?

Suicide doors are gone in the truck word? I think you need to check out the extended cab F150.

I have had several rangers and Chevy Silverados, I have loved them! This Maverick totally intrigued me, so far love what I see, it will very likely be my next vehicle purchase! I just bought my wife a Bronco, so I have to wait a year before I buy a truck! I think this concept and its options are genius!

Just bought a 2003 base model ranger with the 5 speed manual. Bought it from a friend for just under 3 grand and I love it already.

I'll take the Ranger with the Vulcan V6 which was built in St Paul, Minnesota. Please note 9:37 the Ranger has been taken to Krown Rustproofing every year and remains rust free. 😃

Guarantee you that old Ranger still outlasts that Maverick. Only time would tell if the Maverick will holdup past 100,000 miles.

love my 05 ranger. its taken me all over the southeast, I sleep in the camper top when I do my rev war reenactments, it tows my Carolina Skiff, goes off road with 4x4, its been a huge blessing. the maverick seems like a great replacement

Bought my first Ranger as a leftover in late 1988. 2.3L 2WD 5sp. Then in 2005 bought a 2003 with a V6 5sp. Waited a year for a new Ranger, hoping the bugs would be worked out. Great vehicle, I feel like its too big for me. Looking forward to ordering an fx2 Maverick this year.

Great video! I own a 2011 Ranger, extended cab with the 2.3 and 5spd manual. I love this little truck, it has 90,000 miles, oil sprayed every year and no rust. I average 28mpg during summer months and around 23mpg in winter. And honestly, it isnt bad in the snow because the 2010 & 2011 models included Stabilitrak. I run 235/75/15 hankook snow tires in the winter and have no problems most of the time. If its real bad out, i dont go out or I will take our 2015 Outback...problem solved! If I could post a pic here or send you guys one, I would. Let me know. Take care~ Shaun from Ohio

I love my 2011 ranger. Ride quality is pretty crappy, but other than that she’s a keeper

Very comforting to see two big guys in the Maverick, I'm looking at them pretty closely for a service vehicle. Haul a lot of heavy equipment with F-350s and so forth but for people moving it would be nice to have a quiet and efficient truck that gets great mileage and can carry four plus tools.

I had an 08 3.0 2wd and an 08 4.0 4x4 and they are very practical, dependable and cheap to maintain. They sure are old school and not much creature comforts but it is very practical for the money. This winter I cashed-out and got myself a 2013 4door manual tacoma as my 30's gift to myself.

I have to say, I never see anyone driving with a fire extinguisher anymore in their car or truck. I'm going to buy one right now for my f150

The substitute for 4x4 back then in the Ranger was about 400 lbs of sandbags.

I got a 2000 4x4 ranger with a 4.0 v6 and it just turned 100,000 miles about a month ago. Still running good and it’s been through a few ditches and fields

I had a Mazda B4000 extended cab with 4 wheel drive back in 98. It was a re-badged Ranger with some different bits and bobs. The 4 wheel drive system was actually really competent in snow and light off roading. I loved that truck and wish I still owned it. It was a better truck than the Maverick, although there is no doubt that the Maverick is a better car, if you take my meaning.

I had a 2001 ranger xlt with the 3.0 and it was a slug.. i still liked my little truck. Recently got a used 2017 titan and i am actually considering trading it in for the ecoboost awd maverick. I think the mav can fulfill all my needs and be fine for a family of 3 with my 6 year old. I just love having the v8 and 4wd but i dont really need it.

I will take a 2011 Ford ranger before the maverick any day, simple. Simple to work on, plenty of part, reliable.

Enjoyed the video, the Ranger brings back good memories. Thanks!

Truck King's do either of you have any friends with the crew cab older body style ranger? I what say that would be the best comparison for new and old. I personally have only seen ten on live. Nine in Mexico with 🇲🇽 plates, and one in the mountains in Washington with 🇨🇦 plates. Love the channel and content, booyah 👊🏽😁

I still wish they made a version with more bed and less cab. A standard cab still has enough seating for me when I'm driving it.

I have a 2003 Ranger Edge, I brought in 2008, I love my Ranger, it has over 234000 miles and still runs great. It has never disappointed me. Only parts I have to replace was the water pump, I tried to replace it myself but had to take it to a mechanic, it was factory sealed. I have come home a couple of times and found notes, asking if I wanted to sale it. I am going to keep it. It's red like the one in the video, 2 door.

First time viewer. Don't know if you bring your dad along on every video. But if you don't, you totally should. Like the generational differences and just the back and forth haha

I had a '98, and a '04 FX4 Level II. Loved 'em both. Neither of them ever let me down.

Grew up with a 97 Ford Ranger that we just “put down”. It was well loved and the perfect sized truck. The Maverick is definitely a top contender for our next truck.

Great vdieo gents as always! My perspective...the maverick to me makes lots of sense mostly due to price first then size and ease if driving and fuel efficiency ar least with the hybrid! However i will not get rid of my reliable 2004 Ranger that was made in a country that pays fair wages until a new crew cab ranger with a long bed and a more fuel efficient engine under load conditions actually comes out. Just my specific buying perspective. One hit here on you...if you are gonna discuss cab space issues and do so while wearing bulky winter coats in the ranger and thin Hawaiian shirts in the maverick i am thinking you are getting kickbacks from ford lol!

Nice comparison guys, and what a shirt!

I have a Black 1995 Ford Ranger Splash edition and it’s a standard. I love the truck. I am getting my new Maverick built the week of February 21th. Fingers crossed. I’ve been waiting since July 7, 2021. Not sure what I’m doing with my Ranger. Possibly just keeping it as it’s going to be a classic very soon!

Ranger. Less electronic crap

I would point out the following: 1) yeah the ranger bed is 6ft long, but I haul boards over 6ft (nobody buys 4x6 plywood folks) , so tailgate down for both in real use. It's a tie. 2) the 4x4 rangers only towed up to 3500lbs, not the 4100 of your rwd only. So, since people these days "need" a 4x4 for it to be a "real truck", those that had 4x4s back then would be seriously outmatched by the maverick. 3) best I can find, max payload in an old ranger was 1200lbs, 300lbs less than the maverick. 4) old rangers did not offer lockers, a rear axle only lsd was available, but uncommon. Open diff 4x4 is not 4x4,as if even one tire slips, no power gets to any tire. Awd in a modern vehicle is superior in every way to open diff or rear only lsd 4x4s. Also, they had 9in ground clearance to the mavericks 8.6, essentially equal. My point, the maverick has better seating, better economy, better comfort, better driving dynamics, better towing, better payload, and at least equally good off road to the old ranger. This isn't even a fair fight, the old ranger sucks. Full disclosure, I worked for a utility company with a fleet of 4x4 rangers, and spent 200 to 300 miles a day in them for 4 years. I would not take one for free. When we started getting Tacomas into the fleet, people literally fought to get them.

I owned an '09 Ranger (standard 4L 2WD). It served me very well but I've been in need of a bigger cab for 5 years now and the Maverick fits every need. Lower fuel costs, a full back seat for the kids. I picked my Maverick up in the middle of December and have been enjoying it so far. Can't wait for the warmer weather so I can crack the sunroof and rear window.

Love my '99 Ranger, 3.0 2WD 4 speed auto supercab, bought it second hand because I needed a small truck for hauling various things. Has worked out great so far, no major fixes, although I did swap out the t-stat and radiator due to previous owner's neglect, but that was simple. 117k miles and running strong with frequent oil changes, keeping an eye on (and an ear out for) the camshaft synchronizer on the 3.0, again though easily remedied. Haven't been too interested in any other trucks on the new market until the Maverick came along, that has my interest now. Would love to drive one, and would consider owning one in the future possibly, sounds like it would work out for what I'd need it to. Great to see the comparison!