4WD.ai

2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Ford Maverick vs Ford Ranger

The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Ranger 7,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 9.1 in on the Maverick and 10.7 in on the Ranger. Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick C2, 2022–present) and 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing
4,000 lb vs 7,500 lb
Max payload
1,500 lb vs 1,767 lb
Ground clearance
9.1 in vs 10.7 in
Curb weight
3,890 lb vs 5,363 lb

01 / Verdict

Maverick or Ranger: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR
The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Ranger 7,500 lb. The Ranger leads by 3,500 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR
The Maverick carries 1,500 lb of payload, the Ranger 1,767 lb. The Ranger leads by 267 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles
The Maverick has 9.1 in of ground clearance, the Ranger 10.7 in. The Ranger leads by 1.6 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Maverick 30.8°, Ranger 33.0°; breakover angle Maverick 20.1°, Ranger 24.2°; departure angle Maverick 22.4°, Ranger 26.4°.
Dimensions
Length: Maverick 199.8–200.9 in, Ranger 210.6–210.9 in; width: Maverick 72.6 in, Ranger 75.5–79.8 in; height: Maverick 67.7–69.4 in, Ranger 74.4–75.9 in; wheelbase: Maverick 121.1 in, Ranger 128.7 in.
Curb weight
Curb weight: Maverick 3,517–3,890 lb, Ranger 4,240–5,363 lb.
Tires
Factory tire sizes. Maverick: 225/65R17, 225/55R19, 235/65R17. Ranger: 255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17.
Fuel tank
Fuel tank: Maverick 13.8–16.5 gal, Ranger 18.7–20.3 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: towing and gcwr
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Max towing2,000–4,000 lb source 13,500–7,500 lb source 2Ranger +3,500 lb
GCWR5,945–8,315 lb source 312 of 13 configs11,465–12,745 lb source 2Ranger +4,430 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: payload and gvwr
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Max payload1,045–1,500 lb source 11,373–1,767 lb source 4Ranger +267 lb
GVWR4,970–5,330 lb source 16,050–6,790 lb source 4Ranger +1,460 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: ground clearance and angles
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Ground clearance7.4–9.1 in source 19.3–10.7 in source 4Ranger +1.6 in
Approach angle19.0–30.8° source 130.2–33.0° source 4Ranger +2.2°
Breakover angle15.9–20.1° source 123.0–24.2° source 4Ranger +4.1°
Departure angle19.3–22.4° source 125.8–26.4° source 4Ranger +4.0°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: dimensions
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Length199.8–200.9 in source 1210.6–210.9 in source 4Ranger +10.0 in at the top
Width72.6 in source 175.5–79.8 in source 4Ranger +7.2 in at the top
Height67.7–69.4 in source 174.4–75.9 in source 4Ranger +6.5 in at the top
Wheelbase121.1 in source 1128.7 in source 4Ranger +7.6 in at the top
Bed length54.4 in source 159.6 in source 4Ranger +5.2 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: curb weight
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Curb weight3,517–3,890 lb source 14,240–5,363 lb source 4Ranger +1,473 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: tires
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Factory tire sizes225/65R17, 225/55R19, 235/65R17 source 1255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17 source 4

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger: fuel tank
FigureFord Maverick2026Ford Ranger2026Leads
Fuel tank13.8–16.5 gal source 118.7–20.3 gal source 4Ranger +3.8 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12026 Ford Maverick Technical Specifications (v1.2, 7/20/26) · Ford Motor Company
  2. 22026 Ford Ranger Towing Guide · Ford Motor Company
  3. 32026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (R7) · Ford Motor Company (Ford Pro Body Builder Advisory Service)
  4. 42026 Ford Ranger Pickup Technical Specifications (01/13/26 V1.0) · Ford Motor Company

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Maverick
2026 XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid
Ford Ranger
2026 XL SuperCrew 4x4 2.3L
Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger, closest matching configurations
FigureMaverickRangerLeads
Max towing2,000 lb source 13,500 lb source 2Ranger +1,500 lb
GCWR6,315 lb source 312,590 lb source 2Ranger +6,275 lb
Max payload1,400 lb source 11,763 lb source 4Ranger +363 lb
GVWR5,330 lb source 16,270 lb source 4Ranger +940 lb
Ground clearance8.1 in source 19.3 in source 4Ranger +1.2 in
Approach angle20.4° source 130.2° source 4Ranger +9.8°
Breakover angle15.9° source 123.0° source 4Ranger +7.1°
Departure angle21.0° source 125.8° source 4Ranger +4.8°
Curb weight3,838 lb source 14,462 lb source 4Ranger +624 lb
Length199.8 in source 1210.6 in source 4Ranger +10.8 in
Wheelbase121.1 in source 1128.7 in source 4Ranger +7.6 in
Factory tire sizes225/65R17 source 1255/70R17 source 4
Fuel tank13.8 gal source 118.7 gal source 4Ranger +4.9 gal
  • Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
  • A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Maverick

  • Max towing 4,000 lb: XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid with 4K Tow Package (53Q)
  • GCWR 8,315 lb: XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid with 4K Tow Package (53Q)
  • Max payload 1,500 lb: XL SuperCrew FWD hybrid
  • Ground clearance 9.1 in: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
  • Approach angle 30.8°: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
  • Breakover angle 20.1°: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
  • Departure angle 22.4°: XL SuperCrew FWD 2.0L

Ford Ranger

  • Max towing 7,500 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L with Trailer Tow Package (53R)
  • GCWR 12,745 lb: XLT SuperCrew 4x4 2.7L
  • Max payload 1,767 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L
  • Ground clearance 10.7 in: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
  • Approach angle 33.0°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
  • Breakover angle 24.2°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
  • Departure angle 26.4°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Maverick or the Ranger?

The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Ranger 7,500 lb. The Ranger leads by 3,500 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Maverick or the Ranger?

The Maverick carries 1,500 lb of payload, the Ranger 1,767 lb. The Ranger leads by 267 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Maverick or the Ranger?

The Maverick has 9.1 in of ground clearance, the Ranger 10.7 in. The Ranger leads by 1.6 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Maverick and the Ranger compare in size?

Length: Maverick 199.8–200.9 in, Ranger 210.6–210.9 in; wheelbase: Maverick 121.1 in, Ranger 128.7 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Maverick vs Ranger comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick C2, 2022–present) and 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.