Ram Eco-Diesel vs F150 2.7 TT - Davis Dam
You just know it's not gonna be close! So which is better? Horsepower or torque lol. (The answer is both, apparently.)
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jerem0621 wrote:
I'm still very interested in the EcoDiesel Ram 1500 for my basic truck needs as well as the occasional towing needs.
I managed very well with my 235 hp 330 lb ft of tq 5.4 in my old 1997 F150 towing 6500-7000 (scaled weight) TT.
What was not addressed in this video is how much easier it is to fuel up a diesel in the big truck lanes with a 32 ft TT in tow than maneuvering the rig around the car pumps. :D.... See that 45 seconds is more than made up in fuel up time... The EcoDiesel is on the road longer due to range and the fuel stop is quicker...:D.
The video is about a race to the top of Davis Dam road. Hardly real life there...
Now a 2500 mile pull off with MPG's, Range, comfort, those are things I'm interested in... I got a feeling that the EcoDiesel would "torch" the other two in these categories.
But, at least ford did admit the Chevy beat the Ecoboost in denser cooler air.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
x2 Not sure what the fixation is with getting to the top of the pass 1st. 90% of my time towing I'm in line with everyone else. If there's a passing lane I pull over (most times:)) to let cars that want to get by a slow semi or slow vehicle. I know full well I can run 65-70mph up those passing lanes towing my 9000lb 5'er. But since no ones paying my for my diesel except me, then I'll drive like normal.
