Ford 7.3 vs GM 6.6 fuel economy TFL video
TFL just posted this video. For your entertainment. Spoiler alert, Ford lost. Ford 7.3 vs Chevy 6.6 Honestly, I consider the test to be invalid and don't know why they bothered to post it. ...
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FishOnOne wrote:GWolfe wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:
Not only more miles in operation but the vast majority of rv folks don't have a IKE to pull.....anytime. Thats a big reason their mpg tests are flawed and not indicative of actual mpg overall of any vehicle....IMO.
Do a 66 mile mpg test run in normal terrain may have a much different out come.
These tests were done on more level ground, not on the Ike.
Agreed.... but the wind itself can make a big impact. My trucks highway fuel mileage on flat ground can range from 17 -22 mpg depending on wind speed and direction.
Also there’s a video on utube that a guy got 19 mpg from a 7.3 driving 22 miles which is bs.
At least terrain repeats consistently and is valid in any comparison. Wind does not. A 30mph headwind can double your fuel consumption. Even side winds reduce fuel economy, especially if you are pulling a trailer. They did comment about the wind while driving the Ford and fuel economy changed dramatically when they turned around. It certainly appears to me that the accuracy of this test was literally blown away.
