BillyW wrote:
Taco wrote:
The 2.7 ecoboost is supposed to be 320 horse and 370 torque at 3000 rpm. If that is indeed the specs I would be willing to bet that it will out tow a ram ecodiesel.
This is the crux of all the Ecodiesel arguments. This engine may out tow the Ecodiesel, but will it score good mpg while doing it? I think the RAM will win that battle with plenty of room to spare.
IMO, the 2.7 Ecoboost may accelerate up-to-speed quicker than the 3.0 Ecodiesel while towing (more HP), but once up-to-speed the Ecodiesel's higher torque (420 vs. 370) will take over and deliver a more robust, relaxing towing experience, especially at highway speeds.
Have to agree with BillyW, if initial testing is any indication, the Ecodiesel appears to be a realworld, MPG-meister even under heavy load. Consumer Report reported 15 MPG with the Ecodiesel under aggressive, closed track, test conditions. Other high-torque competitors (V8's), including the Ecoboost, returned 10 MPG under the same test conditions. I'm guessing the 2.7 Ecoboost may get 1-2 higher MPG's than the 3.5 Ecoboost, not enough IMO to catch up with the Ecodiesel.
Of course, if the 2.7 Ecoboost F150 ends up weighing 700 lbs. less than the Ecodiesel, it's very possible that reduced weight may make some (or all) of the above moot---who knows.
