Its already headed to Queerbec, thats what we call it over here Grant

 

That's funny! that's what we call it too. I didn't want to offend any of the displaced ones on this forum.You beat me to it

 

I just call it like I see it Grant.......I live 45 minutes from the Que border here in the Bay

 

Holy Cripes! I didn't realize you were that close. Just checked my PC Miler, I never zoom in that area to see the actual border.

 

The closest border is Temiscamang.......hwy 63........

 

Do you want one of my truck's to drop off some razor wire in case they attack?

 

No i can handle the frenchman.............I just wish they would stay there, they keep coming to the camp ground I'm in here, bunch of morons

 

Did you know that years ago, Jean Cretien made a movie with Linda Lovelace, it was call I Got A Frog In My Throat.

 

I wouldn't dought it Grant, anything goes over there, it really is like a different country...

 

Will we at least compare torque?! haha Suspension, braking??!!

 

a 2003 3/4 ton compared to a 2011 1/2 ton? I'm willing to bet the differences of the power and legal capacities of each are pretty close... I might be a little shy on torque (on paper), but with the 6spd auto (when it works) and the modern technology of tow/haul mode (when it works) makes for a very impressive hauler...

It would be an interesting comparison anyway...

 

I know a new half ton would beat my old 3/4 ton in a drag race. Bet the new half ton rides a hell of a lot nicer as well!

Hauling heavy loads, I dont think it would be much of a contest. Diesels are meant for stuff like that. The heavy suspension (plus I have my truck beefed up even more then stock) makes hauling and towing effortless!

The legal capacities (on paper) are probably pretty close, but I think the real world would show the differences pretty fast.

Ive towed enough heavy heavy loads with a big truck before to have a pretty good grasp on what works well and what doesnt. Diesels work well!

Now I would love to try a brand new diesel truck out for towing! Or better yet a brand new modded diesel, that would be the bomb!

I will admit though, my truck is a little weaker now then it was when I first bought it (when pulling heavy), but for 322,000 on the odo, she still does pretty good!

On Edit: Im not trying to imply a new half ton cant tow well either! Sorta getting at the big differences would be 3/4 ton vs half ton, and diesel vs gas.

 

Good morning gang, I'm off to the all Ford & Merc truck show in Arthur Ontario....

 

it would be a fun test Prep... I know the diesel's are intended for towing on a regular basis, so not doubting or argueing that it would be the better truck for the job, just implying that these new 1/2 tons are very capable, and perhaps even more capable than the 3/4-1 ton trucks of yesterday. What matters most is I like my truck, it does everything I need it to (except for the moment).

What is interesting is the difference between the 5.0L loaner truck I have, and my Ecoboost. There is only 5hp but 40ftlbs difference between the two with the 5.0 being lesser. The 5.0 will howl from a stop, but once 40km/h comes around its pretty much done with the excitement. The exhaust note, even in stock form, is enough to give any straight male wood. The Ecoboost has the turbo lag against it, where I would be two truck lengths into a start before the tires start to howl...once those turbos spool up tho, its all excitement until the governer kicks in around 160...

Interesting to drive the two trucks...with the "off the line" performance of the 5.0 and the exhaust note, it gets a nod for me as a motor I'd buy... Not about to give up my turbo power any time soon tho...

 

One easy way to solve the last part of your dilemna Sherm, turbo a 5.0


Only if a guy had nothing but disposible income eh!