Need Help Gas vs Diese
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Williamsburg, Virginia
Need Help Gas vs Diese
I need help, I want a F-250 or F-350 CC. Can not make my mind up. Can not decide what engine to get (6.0, V8 or V10 and do I need a 4x4. The truck will be use for daily driving and pulling my 19 ft boat and within the next two years, I would like to get a truck camper.What are the gas mileage for the 6.0, V8, V10. Thanks for a ll your help. 
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Saugus, CA.
I had that same question also awhile back so thats why I came here. That question will start a snowball. I strongly suggest to search this site for all the answers you are looking for. My decision came by all the V10 gurus here. Also use the archives. Fredvon,captchas,monsta and wrenchtravler along with other wise ones are the ones that will guide you in your endeavor. A little effort will go a long way and prove valuable. Good luck. Almost forgot, check out the mileage tracker at the tiop of this forum.
Super Moderator
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 208,490
Likes: 410
From: Omaha/Elkhorn, NE
I had the same problem before I ordered my new SD. I just wrote down the advantages and disadvantages of both, what I would be using the truck for, will the gas mileage matter as much as towing power, etc. Good luck with your decision! By the way, I picked the diesel!
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,110
Likes: 0
yes, start reading through all the forums, it will take awhile but for that much money, its worth the investment.
to put aside the reason of just wanting; i have a diesel, but i plan on keeping it a very long time, so the extra costs will eventually pay for itself. the v10 is a capable puller with lots of power, just the gas mileage isn't near as good as the deisel and the diesel is a puller! but factor that in with the extra costs of a diesel to your preference and affordability, and my experinece in the past shows the diesel has a higher resale value than a gasser, especially over 100k miles.
as far as gas mileage goes, mine averages 18mpg on the highway, i don't tow anything so can't tell you on that. i think the v10 gets about 10-12, not sure, i never owned one. good luck!
to put aside the reason of just wanting; i have a diesel, but i plan on keeping it a very long time, so the extra costs will eventually pay for itself. the v10 is a capable puller with lots of power, just the gas mileage isn't near as good as the deisel and the diesel is a puller! but factor that in with the extra costs of a diesel to your preference and affordability, and my experinece in the past shows the diesel has a higher resale value than a gasser, especially over 100k miles.
as far as gas mileage goes, mine averages 18mpg on the highway, i don't tow anything so can't tell you on that. i think the v10 gets about 10-12, not sure, i never owned one. good luck!
Elder User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 749
Likes: 2
From: Phoenix, Az
I recently faced this same situation. My 90 Ranger was getting mighty tired. 
I wanted an F250 SD with 4WD/auto trans. I also pull a boat (18' jet) and wanted a daily driver as well. I considered an F150, but really wanted the F250. Then I was faced with power. I was going to look at one with a 5.4, but ran across one with a V10, and the price was very "right". I test drove it, and bought it on the spot. 
I am very happy with it (so far), lol.
Oh- and I can't remember the number of times I have needed 4x4 pulling out of launch ramps, and in the snow.
I wanted an F250 SD with 4WD/auto trans. I also pull a boat (18' jet) and wanted a daily driver as well. I considered an F150, but really wanted the F250. Then I was faced with power. I was going to look at one with a 5.4, but ran across one with a V10, and the price was very "right". I test drove it, and bought it on the spot. I am very happy with it (so far), lol.Oh- and I can't remember the number of times I have needed 4x4 pulling out of launch ramps, and in the snow.
Last edited by DetailerDave; Feb 19, 2006 at 01:44 PM.
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
From: Brew City, USA New Berlin
Differences between the gas and diesel:
Diesel exhaust smells (I like it, some dont)
The Diesel is louder at idle (at speed its not much different) Some like the sound, some don't.
Gas Mileage is better in a diesel, sometimes a lot better. (but diesel is more expensive right now, so that's probably a wash)
The Diesel is much more powerful, BUT because of the turbo lag, 'driveability' is different. In a gasser, from a dead stop you step on the gas it LEAPS forward. In a diesel, from a dead stop you step on the gas and the truck goes but the power curve doesn't hit for a couple seconds (while the turbo spools up) Once the turbo spools up then it REALLY pulls like a sports car. For me the turbo lag affects me most when I'm trying to dart across an intersection between traffic. Its harder to do with a diesel because of the turbo lag.
On the positive side... The diesel has so much power and so much torque, that when you are cruising down the highway at 55 or 65 and you push the pedal to the metal. I just GOES instantly. No downshift, just power.
Lastly... The Diesel is $5,000 more.
Diesel exhaust smells (I like it, some dont)
The Diesel is louder at idle (at speed its not much different) Some like the sound, some don't.
Gas Mileage is better in a diesel, sometimes a lot better. (but diesel is more expensive right now, so that's probably a wash)
The Diesel is much more powerful, BUT because of the turbo lag, 'driveability' is different. In a gasser, from a dead stop you step on the gas it LEAPS forward. In a diesel, from a dead stop you step on the gas and the truck goes but the power curve doesn't hit for a couple seconds (while the turbo spools up) Once the turbo spools up then it REALLY pulls like a sports car. For me the turbo lag affects me most when I'm trying to dart across an intersection between traffic. Its harder to do with a diesel because of the turbo lag.
On the positive side... The diesel has so much power and so much torque, that when you are cruising down the highway at 55 or 65 and you push the pedal to the metal. I just GOES instantly. No downshift, just power.
Lastly... The Diesel is $5,000 more.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 572
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
From: Easton PA
Most say the V8 is too doggy for a SD because of the mass that the engine has to move so I would leave that out of the decision. What kind of "daily driving" will you be doing (how far is your drive to work, where do you live, do you want the hassle of the diesel maintenance)? To give you a completely informative answer, we need some more information. The info you gave could make you swing either way but certain things like altitude and climate can really swing a decision one way or another. So basically, be VERY detailed in what you will use this truck for.
Gary
Gary
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,751
Likes: 3
From: So Oregon
Originally Posted by Milwaukee,WI
Differences between the gas and diesel:
...
The Diesel is much more powerful...
...
The Diesel is much more powerful...
The diesel has more torque; however, torque is a function of gearing and the gasser will be available with lower gearing (SRW), so the difference is less than most people think.The weight of the gasser is less, so the gasser will have a higher payload capacity, and the towing capacity will be the same (in some cases higher with the gasser, with auto trans, unless you get the "tow boss F350" package).
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Williamsburg, Virginia
The daily drive to work will be approx 15 to 30 min that's all interstate highway driving. We live in Virginia. The truck will be used to pull my 19 ft boat at a weight of approx 2000 lbs. In about two years I would like to get a truck camper. It will be a truck that I will have for a long time.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Originally Posted by Ace!
The gasser has more horsepower, so the gasser has more power The diesel has more torque; however, torque is a function of gearing and the gasser will be available with lower gearing (SRW), so the difference is less than most people think.
The weight of the gasser is less, so the gasser will have a higher payload capacity, and the towing capacity will be the same (in some cases higher with the gasser, with auto trans, unless you get the "tow boss F350" package).
The diesel has more torque; however, torque is a function of gearing and the gasser will be available with lower gearing (SRW), so the difference is less than most people think.The weight of the gasser is less, so the gasser will have a higher payload capacity, and the towing capacity will be the same (in some cases higher with the gasser, with auto trans, unless you get the "tow boss F350" package).
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,751
Likes: 3
From: So Oregon
Originally Posted by admorris
... if you want a "puller" while all the same getting good gas mileage go with diesel.
Also, on paper is very important sometimes, especially if getting a camper or trailer that may be near the payload/towing capacity... in order to be "legal" anyway. I just wanted to original poster to realize some aspect that some people don't think of prior to purchase and find out later, the hard way.
Last edited by Ace!; Feb 19, 2006 at 06:56 PM.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
From: Easton PA
Originally Posted by cjr
The daily drive to work will be approx 15 to 30 min that's all interstate highway driving. We live in Virginia. The truck will be used to pull my 19 ft boat at a weight of approx 2000 lbs. In about two years I would like to get a truck camper. It will be a truck that I will have for a long time.
Gary
Also, take a look at fuel prices around your area, specifically regular gas and diesel. That will be another major factor as MPG could become a washout.
