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2006Essex
Jan 11, 2011Explorer
Bradley455..Your Ford w/larger displacement and only 2WD will pull more, it has more torque (maybe same HP) and is driving less HP-robbing drive-train. The Turbo gives more HP out of the smaller engine, but torque pulls your load, besides Fords are usually stronger than Chevy (but weaker than Dodge) for a given frame/HP size (just in general - some specific cases can be different). Turbos are a good thing and should be considered in any case - not in comparison. You should look to pull at 75 to 85% of the vehicle's capacity, not at it's limit, you will only be looking for a breakdown. (hope this helps)...;-)
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