Insurance institute sez: heavier is safer
There was quite an argument going on about this on another thread, but as the title to this article shows: Physics rules: link F-350 is the safest vehicle on the road
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Besides the weight issue, the frame strength is designed to a whole different standard in trucks vs cheap passenger vehicles. And HD trucks are even stronger. Notice that a Porsche is on that safe list, money buys safety.
