v10 torque vrs diesel
Hello folks I have been looking for a used class A leaning towards a diesel as I plan on towing a Jeep and travel west coast, rockies Evidentially I am told that the newer V10 fords have very s...
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daveshan wrote:
I have one question for the HP is all that matters folks.
In the situation I posted back a while where you have a very slow turn right before a steep grade isn't it the torque that accelerates you up that grade? HP=HP is all fine and dandy when you're pulling grades on I-70 but I do mostly 2 lane (with the occasional passing area) mountain roads. Never had a gasser pass or tailgate me yet and I've passed more than a few.
No, it is the HORSEPOWER. If what you post ic correct, why not tow with a Poppin' Johnny? Lots of torque there...but, of course, it lacks HORSEPOWER, which is the IMPORTANT number! Basic physics!
