gas or diesel?
In the market for a motorhome, sold my pull behind camper.. looking to spend around 40k.. will probably use it 3-4 times a year.. just wondering.. about gas or diesel.. from what I have been seeing fo...
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Mr.Mark wrote:OhhWell wrote:Mr.Mark wrote:
I'm just trying to think of what kind of gas engine would push our 40,000 lb. coach where we have 425 hp and 1,200 lb. ft. of torque and we have averaged about 7.2 mpg over 65,000 miles.
MM.
Why, were you looking to replace your engine for some reason?
An earlier poster said that they have a 400 hp gas engine with 500 lb. ft. of torque. That engine would be screaming in our coach.
I think the comparison should be between a gas front engine vs. a diesel front engine. Somebody probably knows this answer but I was wondering what hp and torque the Ford diesel engine has.
MM.
It would be revving to be sure to put out that 400 hp. To some of us it is a beautiful sound. I'm sure that sentiment isn't shared everyone or most wives trying to have a conversation.
Now that I am thinking of it, a hidden kickdown switch by the brake pedal could come in handy at times...
