Originally Posted by
robtrucker
You say the 2.0 4cly. would not be enough power for a f150....why??? 240 hp and 270 trq. my old 89 302 only has 185hp and about 270 to 280 torque... why does every one want so much power???
Your 89 is also rolling around with about 1500 lbs less mass. Was the 302 adequate? Yep, it was for that truck, but not the current eff one fiddy.
I think that 2.0 ecoboost would put down plenty of power for a base model truck. That output is similar to the old 2 valve 4.6 and would likely be paired with a 6 speed transmission. My guess is that it could muster 27 mpg highway in a regular cab, short bed, 2wd truck. If Ford would resurrect the F-100 concept or decide to sell the World Ranger here, that engine would be closer to 30 mpg. I'd be one of the first in line to get one.