Ford F150 3.7 L V6
I may be looking at one of these trucks. In a super crew 2 wheel drive configuration. It has 3.73 rear axle ratio. And a tow rating around 6000 pounds. This little motor has more power than my 97 F150...
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HD trucks of 20-30 years ago had similar tow ratings to today's V6 trucks. Heck, the 2006 Ford and GM base V8 engine trucks had tow ratings in the 7500 pound range. So yes, I agree that today's engines are making a lot of horsepower and torque compared to many years ago. Specific power output has increased a lot even for naturally aspirated.
Ford's old inline 300 had about 140 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque, but available at 2000rpm which is where many people drove. And those trucks weighed 2000 pounds less than today's trucks.
Ford's old inline 300 had about 140 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque, but available at 2000rpm which is where many people drove. And those trucks weighed 2000 pounds less than today's trucks.
