If you're in the market for a new truck, you may have already narrowed your choices down to a Ford. When it comes to performance and reliability, you can't go wrong with a Ford pickup truck, and the 2023 Ford F-150 and the 2023 Ford Maverick are two of the clear front-runners this year. Both trucks offer a wide range of trims, plenty of space, comfortable interiors, and safety features you can rely on.
Here at Sioux Falls Ford, we pride ourselves on personalized customer service, ensuring we go the extra mile to help you choose the vehicle that will serve you best. Keep reading as we compare the specifications, performance, and features of both trucks so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
2023 Ford F-150
The 2023 Ford F-150 is a fantastic choice if you're looking for lots of space and powerful towing capacity. And if you like to have plenty of options, the F-150 offers a long list of sizes, designs, and trim levels to fit your preferences. It offers a standard cab size that seats up to three people, but you can upgrade to the SuperCrew Cab get a larger truck that seats up to six passengers. A much more powerful maximum towing capacity makes the F-150 a perfect choice if you're looking for a work truck that can tow heavy objects.
Specs
The 2023 Ford F-150 is between 209.3 and 250.5 inches long, making it bigger than the Maverick. It also offers a larger wheelbase ranging from 122 to 163 inches. You'll find the wheelbase options are more limited on the Maverick. Depending on your preference, you can choose from wheels between 17 and 22 inches. Additional impressive features of the F-150 include the following:
- Available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD).
- 3.3-liter V-6 engine.
- Seats up to three passengers (or five with the SuperCrew Cab).
- Truck beds are available in 5.5-ft, 6.5-ft, and 8-ft lengths, depending on trim and body style.
Performance
The F-150 is available in 4WD, and it's one of the most distinguishable differences compared to the Maverick. This makes it a superb choice for anyone looking to take their truck off-road. It also comes with a choice of gasoline and diesel engine types and a soon-to-be-launched electric model. All gas and diesel models of the F-150 come standard with a 3.3-liter V-6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Notable performance specifications include:
- 290 horsepower (or 400 with the 5.0-liter V-8 engine).
- 10-speed automatic transmission.
- A fuel efficiency rating of 25 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
- Tows up to 13,200 pounds with the right equipment.
Features
While the Ford F-150 and the 2023 Ford Maverick interiors are very similar, the F-150 models come with a few added extras, such as more advanced technology — including the latest SYNC 4 infotainment system — and a host of connectivity and comfort features. And unlike the Maverick, the F-150 offers advanced driver aids, such as pedestrian detection technology and forward collision warning. Just a few of the many popular features found on the F-150 include:
- SYNC 4 infotainment system.
- 8-inch touch screen.
- Android Auto.
- Apple CarPlay.
- Bluetooth.
- Wi-Fi hotspot.
- USB ports.
- Automatic emergency braking.
- Rearview camera.
- Forward collision warning.
- Pedestrian detection technology.
2023 Ford Maverick
The 2023 Ford Maverick is a great option if you're looking for a sensible and compact pickup truck that still provides plenty of space for passengers and cargo. Even the standard four-door Crew Cab offers enough space for up to five passengers, making it a multipurpose family vehicle. It provides decent towing power if you only want to tow for personal use. The hybrid engine gives the Maverick a fuel efficiency rating seldom seen in a pickup truck. It’s equally suited for light weekend projects or a day sight-seeing around the city.
Specs
The 2023 Ford Maverick is 200 inches long, making it more compact than the F-150, which measures up to 250.5 inches long. This makes the Maverick a more practical choice for driving and parking in a city environment. It has a smaller wheelbase of 121.1 inches and your choice of 17-inch or 18-inch wheel designs.
- Available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD).
- 2.5-liter Hybrid 1-4 engine.
- Four-door Crew Cab comes standard.
- Seats up to five passengers.
Performance
One of the biggest differences between the two pickup trucks, and where the Maverick really shines, is its outstanding fuel efficiency rating of 40/33 mpg, offering up to 500 miles of driving range on a full tank. In comparison, the F-150 offers a fuel efficiency rating of 25/26 mpg. The Maverick's 2.5-liter hybrid engine is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and delivers 191 horsepower. If you opt for the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, you'll boost performance to 250 horsepower. Highlights of the Maverick's performance features include:
- 191-250 horsepower depending on the engine.
- CVT transmission or eight-speed automatic transmission.
- A fuel efficiency rating of 40 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
- Tows up to 4,000 pounds with the right equipment.
Features
The Maverick offers three different trim levels to choose from. Both trucks are very similar and offer many of the same features, such as a rearview camera and automatic emergency braking. However, the Maverick also comes with automatic high-beam headlights that the F-150 doesn't offer. Additional features include:
- SYNC 3 infotainment system.
- 8-inch touch screen.
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Automatic emergency braking.
- Rearview camera.
- Automatic high-beam headlights.
2023 Ford F-150 vs. 2023 Ford Maverick: Which is Best?
Deciding which truck is the winner between the 2023 Ford F-150 and the 2023 Ford Maverick completely depends on your individual tastes and personal requirements. Both trucks offer impressive performance, comfortable interiors, and features but have a few significant differences.
For example, suppose you're looking for a powerful truck that can tow heavy cargo for work. In that case, the F-150 is your best bet, with nearly 14,000 pounds of towing capacity versus the Maverick's 4,000-pound rating. Or maybe you're searching for a compact, fuel-efficient family vehicle for running around town but still need the functionality of a truck bed. Then the Maverick will be the perfect fit for you.
Still undecided on which of these models is the best choice? Check us out online or stop in and visit us at Sioux Falls Ford. Our expert sales team will happily answer your questions and show you each model in person. We look forward to welcoming you soon.