In 1970, two very different American compact cars tried to answer the same question: how to keep drivers from defecting to small imports without asking them to give up Detroit comfort and attitude.

Ford Maverick sales skyrocketed in 1970 after approximately half a year on the market. The car debuted in mid-1969 and immediately became a hit, with Ford shipping over 127K cars before the new model ...

In 2021, Ford revived the Maverick nameplate for a compact pickup truck slotted under the Ranger. However, this new vehicle has nothing in common with the original Maverick, which was a compact car.