Ford 2.7 Ecoboost - power question
This looks like a great engine at 325HP. That is about the same power as my trusty 5.9 Cummins ISB. On edit: If each engine is in a 1 ton chassis and matched to it's proper transmission and re...
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Hybridhunter wrote:
Strange how many threads are started by folks with a lack of understanding what torque and horsepower are. Also strange that these threads seem to exist to reinforce bias and misunderstanding.
The worst part is, once it is explained, the knuckle draggers come out with smart a55 quips that belittle those who are sharing the knowledge.
Horsepower is the number that determines what an engine or truck can do, and typically the torque number will indicate how effortless it can do it. Keep it simple, because it really is.
This is THE reason horsepower is the standard rating for industrial engines, the torque number gives no indication what work an engine can do.
Good post. You all do realize that HP is just an equation based on torque and rpm of the engine. The two are linked.
I like high flat torque of a disesel for the ability to accelerate well throughout the rpm range. A "peaky" gas motor that makes low torque down low will also make low HP down low so it won't have HP available until you rev it up. Once a gas motor is rev'd up into it's powerband it has plenty of HP and torque available to keep your speed up the hill but you had better not fall out of that rpm range or it will suck. Nice to have 6,7,8 gears these days to keep her rev'd.
