inline 6 vs 4.2 v-6
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inline 6 vs 4.2 v-6
still looking for a E150 cargo van and was wondering the pros and cons for the 4.9 inline 6 and the 4.2 v6?
power, mpg, reliabilty. and......
just thought id ask the pro's.
thanks
power, mpg, reliabilty. and......
just thought id ask the pro's.
thanks
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The 300 has more low end torque, and lasts almost forever.
The 4.2 runs out to higher rpm, and makes more HP, with torque also coming on later. Thus, unloaded, it will feel peppier.
The last 300 was 1996, so you are looking at an older, possibly high mile vehicle if you select a 300. You may have issues other than the engine.
FWIW, having owned a 300, and driven them at work, as well as later model Chev sixs and v8s, and later-to-new E150s with 4.6 V8s, I would buy the newest van I could find with a 4.6.
The E150 is never going to be a fuel economy champ, and I think the 4.6 V8 isn't any thirstier, and may be better on fuel than an older 6. Since it will actually move when you hit the loud pedal, that makes it an easy choice for me.
HP specs for these, I expect E150 motors are the same or close:
Ford F150 Engine Specifications 4.6L 5.4L 4.2L
They turn vans out like loaves of bread. Resale value seems pretty low, so like I said, buy the newest one you can find.
The 4.2 runs out to higher rpm, and makes more HP, with torque also coming on later. Thus, unloaded, it will feel peppier.
The last 300 was 1996, so you are looking at an older, possibly high mile vehicle if you select a 300. You may have issues other than the engine.
FWIW, having owned a 300, and driven them at work, as well as later model Chev sixs and v8s, and later-to-new E150s with 4.6 V8s, I would buy the newest van I could find with a 4.6.
The E150 is never going to be a fuel economy champ, and I think the 4.6 V8 isn't any thirstier, and may be better on fuel than an older 6. Since it will actually move when you hit the loud pedal, that makes it an easy choice for me.
HP specs for these, I expect E150 motors are the same or close:
Ford F150 Engine Specifications 4.6L 5.4L 4.2L
They turn vans out like loaves of bread. Resale value seems pretty low, so like I said, buy the newest one you can find.
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I agree with 85... The 4.6 will be the best choice, and try to get the newest van possible. The EPA gas mileage ratings were better on the 4.6 than on the 4.2 for virtually all years, and the 4.6 will move the van around much better than the smaller V6.
I have a fondness for the 300 inch six (ordered one in my first new vehicle, a '78 F100) but I would bet that the 4.6 will get better mileage in a full size van--and move the van around MUCH better than the old 300 even though it will have to rev a bit. But revving is not a bad thing at all.
I currently have an '02 E150, with a 4.6, that I also bought new, and it's got just about 99k miles on it right now. Most economical big van I've ever had out of 4 of them over the years. (My old vans were a '73 E200 with a 302, an '86 GMC with a 305 and Turbo 350, and a '96 GMC Savana from Hell with a 350. The Savana made me swear I'd never again buy a GM product.) I believe that the Ford cargo vans circa early-mid 2000's with the 4.6 had EPA ratings of 15/20 city/hwy, the highest reached by any full size van from any mfr, with any engine. My own experience shows that to be the case in the real world as well.
George
I have a fondness for the 300 inch six (ordered one in my first new vehicle, a '78 F100) but I would bet that the 4.6 will get better mileage in a full size van--and move the van around MUCH better than the old 300 even though it will have to rev a bit. But revving is not a bad thing at all.
I currently have an '02 E150, with a 4.6, that I also bought new, and it's got just about 99k miles on it right now. Most economical big van I've ever had out of 4 of them over the years. (My old vans were a '73 E200 with a 302, an '86 GMC with a 305 and Turbo 350, and a '96 GMC Savana from Hell with a 350. The Savana made me swear I'd never again buy a GM product.) I believe that the Ford cargo vans circa early-mid 2000's with the 4.6 had EPA ratings of 15/20 city/hwy, the highest reached by any full size van from any mfr, with any engine. My own experience shows that to be the case in the real world as well.
George
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