Are You Buying All These Half-ton Claims?
"All-New F-150 Can Tow a Ram, a Silverado & Haul Two Hondas" Tows 12,200, claimed. (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) I guess we can soon do away with our 3/4 & 1-tonners. In a couple years the capacity rac...
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cekkk wrote:Buck50HD wrote:
Many also think that their 10 or 15 year old 3/4 and 1-tons are equivalent to a 2014 model.:S
I'm sure not one of them. I really like my truck, a lot. But as far as comparing it to today's trucks, that would be foolish. It is far and a way ahead of the new F350Ds in one respect - It's paid for! :B
So why is it that some people insist on having the same standard for current 1/2 tons, as they did 10, 15, or 20 years ago?
The braking systems, metallurgy of the chassis, suspension (not just in load carrying, but overall control), electronic aids, and power train, is vastly superior.
Can we not say a modern 1/2 ton can easily control a bigger trailer than a mid 90's model? Especially considering the weight and wheelbase can be higher than some 3/4 ton models back then...
