King of Beasts Report
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2013/10/king-of-beasts-results.html Wow. Who would have guessed the Cummings with new trans would keep up and sometimes beat the V8 diesel up a hill Imp...
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rjstractor wrote:Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Rick I still stand by my comment, not a fan of PT.COM they tested a 450 to a 3500
As pointed out in at least one other thread, both trucks are 14000 GVWR, which makes them the same class of truck, despite what the plate on the side says. In fact Ford makes an F350 model that is also 14000 GVWR. Makes me wonder when the both we as consumers and the marketing bozos at the big 3 will finally give up nomenclature that was invented in the 1930s and is almost totally meaningless today.
Did you read my whole statement? I know why they did the point I'm making is why didn't they do the same for the Ram in the "light duty" test?
I agree the 1/2, 3/4, 1 ton tags are meaning less but it's what they use and I can not wait until they all start using the SAE ratings and we will see just how much those Ford numbers drop.
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"We’ve already said we’d apply the testing standards on our all-new vehicles,” said Mike Levine, Ford’s Truck Communications Manager. He pointed out the 2013 Escape crossover and Fusion sedan both follow SAE towing guidelines. However, Levine also mentioned that even though the procedure takes effect this year it’s, “Not a mandatory standard." Just not their pick-ups!
Don
