The Big Three's New Diesels put on a Dyno

justafordguy wrote:
I agree, all three trucks should have been tested with the same rear gear.

But different transmission ratios perform better with different rear axle ratios. I'm not sure how or why they picked the trucks they did... but they should have approached all 3 manufacturers, told them EXACTLY what they were testing and measuring and allowed the manufacturer to provide their best product for the test. That way we can't say that they hate the Fords, so they picked a Ford with the worst ratio... or they loved the GM, so they picked the GM with the best ratio.

Explain the tests, explain the measurements they would compare and allow the manufacturer to decide the best combo for those tests. Ford might have stuck with the 3.73 regardless, because they were more worried about mileage. We don't know why the chose what they chose.

At the end of the day, all three trucks are remarkable in their abilities, their efficiencies and honestly their reliability (look at trucks 20 years ago). Its all a measuring contest at this point. All 3 trucks are capable of impressive tow ratings, payload ratings, fuel economy, comfort and convenience. Any of the 3 will be an excellent choice. We should be celebrating the choices, rather than bashing someone else for the choice that they made.

Its always the same 2 or 3 people going on and on about brand loyal nonsense... Grow up people.