Let's talk about the new Ford Transit Van
Anything Ford Transit Van related. What up-fitters are going to build on it, gas/diesel, mileage, tire size, seats, floor plans, sizes, etc. All I ask is to keep it about the Ford Transit Van.
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Been thinking about this test the last few days. I saw the video when Ford first released it. Me being an old gearhead since the early 60's, it's a pretty impressive test cycle.
However having said that, today's CAD/Cam designed, manufactured and robot assembled engines are immeasurably better than they were even 20 years ago. The steel & aluminum is better. The sealing is better. The fuel & ignition setup is immensely better.
I believe pretty much any engine from a first tier, (my term), manufacturer, Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes, BMW etc. is fully capable of doing the same durability test, within it's capabilities, and pass.
Ford has a wonderful publicity and advertising setup there....and if I was buying a Transit for a class B RV, I'd get the EcoBoost in it, no question
However having said that, today's CAD/Cam designed, manufactured and robot assembled engines are immeasurably better than they were even 20 years ago. The steel & aluminum is better. The sealing is better. The fuel & ignition setup is immensely better.
I believe pretty much any engine from a first tier, (my term), manufacturer, Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes, BMW etc. is fully capable of doing the same durability test, within it's capabilities, and pass.
Ford has a wonderful publicity and advertising setup there....and if I was buying a Transit for a class B RV, I'd get the EcoBoost in it, no question
