FORD's New V-6 3.0L TD 250HP/440 Torque?
Ok, so in a few months one can order this new Ford Diesel in the F-150 and it offers towing ratings of over 11,000 lbs. So please tell me why FORD cannot offer this new diesel engine in the E-350 E-45...
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GWolfe wrote:
I would guess the Ecoboost wouldn't get that great of mileage in a B+ or C since it would be relying on the turbos much of the time to keep the thing moving. The Ecoboosts are great in the pick ups because most of the time they are not spooling the turbos as much to move around a relatively light pick up. Look at the MPGs of an Ecoboost towing a TT to get an idea of the MPGs you would get in a B+ or C.
I'm sure an Ecoboost would power one well just not get much better mileage than the V-10.
I think this is the real reason.
A 1/2ton pickup at cruise speed going down the highway, might need 60-70hp which the little V6 can do easily without activating the turbo. That leaves it running at a very efficient power output maximizing MPG but for occasional hard acceleration or occasionally pulling a trailer, it can put out the power all be it at lower MPG.
A 30' class C pulling a car is probably going to need 150+HP to maintain freeway speeds, so engine will always be kicking up into the range where the turbo is going and the MPG will reflect this.
