Maybe so, but I like as much power as I can get. What I see the real problem being is excess weight. Weight will kill MPGs much faster than more power. You can always just get out of the throttle.

For example in the F150, cut the fully boxed frame. It's not needed other than for marketing. I have no idea how much weight it adds, but I'm sure it's hundreds of pounds. I have never once in any of my C-channel trucks, (from a Ranger up to an 80,000lb ladder truck) thought man this thing really needs more frame.

Mike