F150 2.7 22MPG vs Ram ED 23MPG
So there it is. F150 - 2.7 320hp/375tq - 19/26 - 22mpg comb $600(?) option or standard Available with 2250# payload 0-60 ~ 7s - with 6000# trailer est 13sec Ram ED - 3.0 240hp/420tq - 20/28 - 2...
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Ecoboost engines - high flow intake head and exhaust - like a diesel; turbocharged for torque and high altitude normalization - like a diesel; direct fuel injection - like a diesel (but not auto ignition); charge air cooled (intercooled) - like a diesel; lots of low rpm torque where it belongs in a road vehicle - like a diesel; high power density vs displacement - like a diesel; light load fuel efficiency - like a diesel;
maybe a little thirsty when called on to work at 90% power output hour after hour compared to a diesel;
Repair costs - no more than a 2 barrel 302 I'm sure...
This is some great technology for light trucks - but why the constant diesel bashing - considering the tech that makes ecoboost engines perform like they do comes from diesel engine evolution...
maybe a little thirsty when called on to work at 90% power output hour after hour compared to a diesel;
Repair costs - no more than a 2 barrel 302 I'm sure...
This is some great technology for light trucks - but why the constant diesel bashing - considering the tech that makes ecoboost engines perform like they do comes from diesel engine evolution...
