The Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline are both unibody pickup trucks, making them worth comparing, but when you get down to the details, there are two very different vehicles. Whether you’re shopping for a new vehicle or you’re on the hunt for used trucks, these are two contenders to check out.
Let’s Talk Size
The Ford Maverick is a small truck, while the Ridgeline clearly fits into the midsize market. If you want to get down to the details, the Ridgeline stretches for just over 210 inches while the Maverick is 199 inches.
Drivers who need the truck bed for hauling items will want to take into account that the Maverick has a smaller bed. It’s 54.4 inches long, whereas the Ridgeline has a bed that stretches for 64 inches.
What Kind of Power Do You Get?
Used trucks are all about power and performance. The Maverick offers two engines, giving the choice between gas and hybrid power. The standard powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque, and the hybrid setup gets you 155 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.
The Ridgeline has one engine for the entire lineup. The 3.5-liter V-6 puts out 280 horsepower and gets 262 pound-feet of torque. While fuel efficiency is not usually the top priority in a truck, if you want to keep some gas money in your pocket, the Maverick hybrid can get up to 37 mpg on the highway.
Off Road Ready?
Do you need your used trucks to take you over some rough terrain? You can hit the trails with both the Maverick and the Ridgeline since both have trims designed to enhance off-road capabilities, but the Maverick takes it a little further.
The Maverick Tremor has an off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and an upgraded cooling system for the transmission. The locking rear differential and additional drive modes for off-road terrain, along with extra ground clearance, make this truck ready for almost anything.
The Ridgeline TrailSport also has some upgrades. It’s all-terrain tires, skid plate, and off-road tuned suspension give it some more capability over the rest of the Ridgeline lineup, but it doesn’t quite meet the Maverick’s.
Technology Is Front and Center
No matter where you’re headed in your truck, staying informed and connected is important. The Maverick makes it easy with a 13.2-inch touchscreen that houses Ford’s infotainment system and works with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An eight-speaker B&O stereo system is available, and you can also get navigation with voice controls and wireless charging.
The Honda Ridgeline has a nine-inch touchscreen to house the infotainment system, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless charging comes standard in this slightly more upscale truck, and just like the Maverick, you can get navigation. The available household-style power outlet in the bed is also a handy feature if you need to plug in tools or a light source to keep the work going after the sun goes down.
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