Fordlover wrote:
spoon059 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Here's a video of the EcoBoost vs. the competition in a towing test.
Enjoy...
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First and foremost, not bashing the Ecoboost. I like the idea and hope it is a successful engine that only gets better...
I'm not sure what that proved... The Tundra (in 4th gear) and the Ram (in 3rd gear) both pulled the weight fine, albeit at slightly higher RPMs. The GM engine was unable to maintain speed without getting close to redline in 2nd gear. Thats interesting...
Gas engines are designed to spin at higher RPMs, so I'm not sure what this test "proved". 3500 RPM's isn't maxed out, in fact Tundra doesn't get max torque until around 3700 RPMs and max HP is closer to 5000 RPMs. Sounds to me that the Tundra had plenty of power to spare, not like it was maxed out. I don't know the Ram stats, but I am sure they are quite similar. The Ecoboost may be spinning at slower RPM's, but I am sure the gas mileage is the same or WORSE than the Tundra and Ram which were able to pull the same weight at the same speed.
This seems to be a test to confuse the stupid amongst us who assume that anything over about 2500 RPMs means that the engine is about to have a catastrophic failure and possible commit a gang rape of a nun. Granted, there are plenty of stupid people amongst us, so maybe its a worthwhile video demonstration after all.
Did you watch the same video I did?
To me, the video was an advertisement for Ford, demonstrating how relaxed and casual the drivetrain in the Ford performed, especially in comparison to the 'tried and true' (read: seriously outdated and outclassed) 5.3 in the chebby.
What I thought the video showed was that the GM was giving 100% of what it had, and couldn't give any more. The Ford on the other hand, upshifted and could still accelerate the load.
Ding...Ding...Ding... We have a winner.
Thanks FL :B
