hone eagle wrote:
Power
Ford marketing targets the ecoboost (3.5)against the large engine of competitors.
until the 2.7 came along ,its target is the diesel.
I think you're right. I know a buddy recently bought a new F 150. He chose the 5 liter V8, as he likes V8's and he didn't want a turbo.
He also chose the 5 liter V8 as HP figures were similar to that of the 3.5 Turbo V6.
He was also looking at the GM with the 5.3 V8.
I would say the F150, 5 liter V8, 3.5 turbo V6 and GM 5.3 V8 are all around the same HP level and therefore, competitive options.
I don't know why Ford introduced the 2.7 turbo V6, but better MPG...than the Ford V8, turbo V6 and GM 5.3 V8 sounds plausible as the reason. If this is the case, I could see the Ford 2.7 turbo as more competitive with the Dodge 1500's, smaller TD.
Ford seems to be making every effort to offer available engines for every possible need.
Takes me back to the '60's where both Ford and Chevy in the horsepower race of that era, both offered customers...a large number of different power levels. Everything from low powered sixes, small, then intermediate V8's...to powerhouse big block V8's.
Since that era, it has been more difficult for manufacturers to offer such a broad range of power plants.
Ford seems to be bringing back the old days, by providing a wide range of power and different engine options.
