Ecoboost vs. V8 - Can you explain?
I'm nowhere near being a gearhead, and I can't seem to wrap my mind around how the Ecoboost outperforms the V8 in towing. I understand the fuel economy issue, but how is it that the V6 can actually h...
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Because a 3.5 litre ecoboost, with the turbos open, displaces @ 6.0 litres of fuel and air.
6.0 litres beats 5.0 litres. Plus it makes over 80% of it's power from just above 1500 rpm, the 5.0 v8 probably doesn't make max power till 4000 rpm. Drive one and you'll understand.
6.0 litres beats 5.0 litres. Plus it makes over 80% of it's power from just above 1500 rpm, the 5.0 v8 probably doesn't make max power till 4000 rpm. Drive one and you'll understand.
