5.4L vs 6.8L in small Class C
We have been looking at Class C vehicles in the 24' range typically denoted as 22H, 23C, etc., we will not be towing a "toad". I see mostly units with the 6.8L V10 but occasionally one pops up with...
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Depends on what you want.
No gas RV will be great on MPG.
My 23' with V10 weighs close to 14000 lbs.
Yes 7-8 MPG is good.
The torque ratings make the difference when moving a heavy vehicle.
Torque gets things moving not HP. Usable torque range (RPM) also
helps moving the load.
Compare:
Ford 6.8 V10
2 valve version - old version
265 horsepower at 4,250 rpm
425 foot-pounds at 3,450 rpm
3valve version V10 - new version - only one availabe
Horsepower (SAE net) 362 @ 4750 rpm
Torque 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm
Ford 5.4 V8
5.4L (330 CID)
Horsepower (SAE net) 255 @ 4500 rpm
Torque 350 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
1978 Chrysler 360 V8- max power they had stock.
360 E58 4-barrel. 220 @ 4,000 280 @ 1,600
No gas RV will be great on MPG.
My 23' with V10 weighs close to 14000 lbs.
Yes 7-8 MPG is good.
The torque ratings make the difference when moving a heavy vehicle.
Torque gets things moving not HP. Usable torque range (RPM) also
helps moving the load.
Compare:
Ford 6.8 V10
2 valve version - old version
265 horsepower at 4,250 rpm
425 foot-pounds at 3,450 rpm
3valve version V10 - new version - only one availabe
Horsepower (SAE net) 362 @ 4750 rpm
Torque 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm
Ford 5.4 V8
5.4L (330 CID)
Horsepower (SAE net) 255 @ 4500 rpm
Torque 350 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
1978 Chrysler 360 V8- max power they had stock.
360 E58 4-barrel. 220 @ 4,000 280 @ 1,600
