The Ford Maverick used to be a small car produced in the 1970’s, not a truck by today’s standards. It wasn’t fast, and it only lasted from 1970-1977, but the Maverick name made its way back to mainstream Ford, and it’s about as far away from the small sedan of yore as possible. The newer version of the Ford Maverick is a pickup truck, and a hybrid one on top of it. Why did Ford revive the Maverick name for a truck instead of a sedan, and what are the biggest differences between the 1970’s Ford Maverick and the pickup truck of today?
We aren’t lying, even though most people find it hard to believe; there was a Ford Maverick compact car that was a two-door sedan that eventually became a four-door car. The Maverick name comes from Samuel Augustus Maverick, a Texas pioneer, that didn’t allow his cattle to be branded. At the time, a brand meant proof of ownership. Ford adopted the Maverick name to show similar independence that you can own something but still let it be free.
It makes a lot of sense that Ford would want to revive the Maverick name. Even though sales of the OG Maverick may have been just alright, there is still just as strong of a connection to it today. Ford, along with many other car companies, bring back old car names to connect with today’s society for a sense of nostalgia. And who doesn’t love a good sense of nostalgia?
The original Ford Maverick came with a 170 cubic inch straight-six engine that made it get 22 mpg and sold nearly 129,000 models its first year. The OG colors were pretty awesome too, including Anti-Establish Mint, Hulla Blue, Original Cinnamon, Freudian Gilt, Thanks Vermillion, and Meadowlark Yellow...pretty creative if you ask us. The Maverick was eventually replaced by the Ford Fairmont.
The new Ford Maverick is incredibly popular, even though it’s only been out since 2022; it has a hybrid powertrain and makes up to 250 hp. Unlike the Maverick car, the new Maverick truck has a hybrid powertrain.
The new version of the Ford Maverick is so much different from the original car, and the sales have far exceeded the OG car already. So much so, that Ford had order banks at one point because they could not keep up with production demand. Now it is a little bit easier to find one on Ford lots, and we usually have several of them here at Schmit Bros!
With a hybrid powertrain, the new Maverick has a unique advantage over the old Maverick car and as Bob Dylan says, “the times they are a changin’”. The fact that it is a far more affordable truck compared to the F Series, it only helps secure its place as the more successful Ford Maverick.
We have several Ford Mavericks on our lot right now, and if we don’t have what you’re looking for, you can custom order it OR we can find it! Stop by today to see what we can help you with! Visit us at 925 E Green Bay Ave, right here in Saukville!