Ford 2.7 Ecoboost - power question
This looks like a great engine at 325HP. That is about the same power as my trusty 5.9 Cummins ISB. On edit: If each engine is in a 1 ton chassis and matched to it's proper transmission and re...
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Yep. I'm not bashing torque heavy engines, I'm pointing out that horsepower, at low or high rpm is the true measure.
I just came across a diesel fire pump engine that made 600hp at 1750rpm. That
s 1800 ft/lbs of torque. Not so much as a torque spec anywhere, it's just not relevant.
As it relates to this thread, the 2.7 will have a very torquey power band, with a balance that only gas engines (in trucks anyhow) seem to provide.
I just came across a diesel fire pump engine that made 600hp at 1750rpm. That
s 1800 ft/lbs of torque. Not so much as a torque spec anywhere, it's just not relevant.
As it relates to this thread, the 2.7 will have a very torquey power band, with a balance that only gas engines (in trucks anyhow) seem to provide.
