PickupTrucks.com 3/4 gasser comparo
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PickupTrucks.com 3/4 gasser comparo
At first glance, the F250 6.2 w/ 3.73 gears wins up Eisenhower pass.
Ultimate Three-Quarter-Ton HD Challenge: Eisenhower Pass - PickupTrucks.com Special Reports
But they used different trailer weights? Not sure if I agree with that move... this meant the Ford was pulling 3000lbs less up the grade than the Ram.
I wish they would have kept it all the same, then it could have been more useful to compare.
Ultimate Three-Quarter-Ton HD Challenge: Eisenhower Pass - PickupTrucks.com Special Reports
But they used different trailer weights? Not sure if I agree with that move... this meant the Ford was pulling 3000lbs less up the grade than the Ram.
I wish they would have kept it all the same, then it could have been more useful to compare.
#3
Actually, Ram is the only one to be J2807 compliant on their heavy duty trucks, as well as their light duty trucks. The GVWR and towing numbers are entirely accurate as far as the industry standard is concerned. Neither Ford or GM can say that right now.
#4
I guess I'll have to wait for another test. My plan has always been to buy a used 6.2 when/if I need to move on to another truck but it would be really nice to see how the "older" drivetrain compares to the 6.4 Hemi which has gotten a lot of hoopla...
#5
I don't place a lot of value in these kinds of tests, but they are interesting.
I am thinking about a new rig and have driven 2 F350s with the 6.2 and one Ram 2500 and one 3500 with the 6.4. All with 3.73 gears. On the test drives the Hemi feels much stronger, but when you put your foot down and the revs come up the 6.2 pulls hard. It is obvious the peak torque on the Hemi is at a much lower rpm, 4600 vs 4000 I think. This gives it a feel closer to my V10.
I am thinking about a new rig and have driven 2 F350s with the 6.2 and one Ram 2500 and one 3500 with the 6.4. All with 3.73 gears. On the test drives the Hemi feels much stronger, but when you put your foot down and the revs come up the 6.2 pulls hard. It is obvious the peak torque on the Hemi is at a much lower rpm, 4600 vs 4000 I think. This gives it a feel closer to my V10.
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