Ford F150 3.7 L V6

Hybridhunter wrote:

Kinda jives with my experience, though honestly, other than the unfamiliar interior, I find the Ram a softer, more carlike vehicle. Neither which are my preferred qualities in a truck. Nice to see and unbiased comparison. And the 0-60 is almost 2 seconds disparate on those 2 trucks, so seat of the pants is spot in on this case. A typical non brake torqued start is probably is even more of a difference.

Are you thinking the Ford will be the one because the comfort of the seats, or are there other factors you consider to be more important?

Hi Hybridhunter,

I wish I could put my finger on it and say "this is why" the F150 just fits me better. Maybe its because the F150 feels like the older trucks use to feel. The Ram and the Silverado half ton feel chunkier than the F150 do. I think that part of it is the dash height, both the Chevy and the Ram have tall dashboards. The F150 doesn't have this problem. With both the Chevy and the Ram I felt like I was physically working to drive them. The F150 fits like a glove. Seats, Dash, Vision over the hood, feel. Everything works together on the F150.

I have been researching this issue on the 20 hp loss on the base V6 F150 for 2015. I have a theory why its probably a GOOD thing. Remember that the base 2015 F150 V6 has an outstanding 7,600 lb tow rating... so that means that something positive is going on here. (It still has 43 more HP than the EcoDiesel)

lets look at some facts about the current 300 plus hp 3.7... this motor will make the power but it has to turn some serious RPM to make that power. It "almost" feels like turbo lag with the 3.7... rpms with little power, then HANG ON BABY....

The new 3.5 will have an 8 speed transmission... and... I suspect... will have a flatter HP curve.. at least with the 8 speed it will feel that way.

However, I just found out through my research that the new 2.7 EcoBoost is only a $495.00 option .... Hmmm.. I would sure like to drive one. LOL

Thanks!

Jeremiah