Good review and comparisson
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The way i see it, ford has to have a large engine to compete with the large engines from the other manufacturer's. That engine would be the 5.4. Comparing the 5.4 against anything less would be unfair to the competition, and ford handles the competition just fine, even though its a tad underpowered compared to the rest of them. They seem to make it up though in other places.
Sure would be nice to have the top truck, with the most power/tq though
Sure would be nice to have the top truck, with the most power/tq though
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Unless 11,300# somehow is less than 10,700#, the F150 out tows the chebby....according to the stats in the review...
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Good question. Max towing is determined by more than just engine ratings. It's the sum capability of components like frame, suspension and powertrain. I think the F-150's frame makes up a big part of why it can tow so much.
Don't underestimate manufacturer's discretion, either.
Max towing for the 2006 F-150 was 9,900-lbs. By 2008 it was 11,000-lbs. Same truck. Same engine. Same frame. There was no component change. Ford determined the F-150 could tow more.
GM or Toyota could probably raise their ratings too, but don't. You'd have to ask them why.
Don't underestimate manufacturer's discretion, either.
Max towing for the 2006 F-150 was 9,900-lbs. By 2008 it was 11,000-lbs. Same truck. Same engine. Same frame. There was no component change. Ford determined the F-150 could tow more.
GM or Toyota could probably raise their ratings too, but don't. You'd have to ask them why.
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Can be any number of reasons. Could be doubts as to whether the transmission can handle the stress of more power combined with heavier payload...could be problems keeping that many HP cool on hills...could be the Vortec Max package includes options, such as axle ratios and configurations that aren't available with the 6.2...
One thing's for sure, though...there IS a reason....
One thing's for sure, though...there IS a reason....
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One other reason. There are no standards for determining max tow ratings. Each manufacturer does their own testing. The manufacturers have been working with SAE to put standards in place. That might change some tow ratings.
PickupTruck.Com - SAE, OEMs, Trailer, and Hitch Companies Work to Define Standards for Tow Testing
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PickupTruck.Com - SAE, OEMs, Trailer, and Hitch Companies Work to Define Standards for Tow Testing
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The way i see it, ford has to have a large engine to compete with the large engines from the other manufacturer's. That engine would be the 5.4. Comparing the 5.4 against anything less would be unfair to the competition, and ford handles the competition just fine, even though its a tad underpowered compared to the rest of them. They seem to make it up though in other places.
Sure would be nice to have the top truck, with the most power/tq though
Sure would be nice to have the top truck, with the most power/tq though
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If you look through the order guide you will notice that the truck comes with the option of 3.15, 3.31, 3.55, and 3.73 read end. the only thing dropped was the 4.10. the 3.73 is the rear end that comes with the max trailer tow package. <http//www.sunrisefordfleet.com/pdf_files/order_guides/2009/2009%20f-150%20order%20Guide.pdf>
There is more to a tow rating than Engine power.
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Smallest engine, lowest HP clearly doesn't mean squat. Max TQ is right on par with the larger engines and when mated to Ford's stout gears and awesome tranny, The F-150 clearly presents itself as the most capable work truck.
To hell with 1/4 mile speeds and all that crap. Buy a Rousch racing kit if speed is that important.
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To hell with 1/4 mile speeds and all that crap. Buy a Rousch racing kit if speed is that important.
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i think the chevy 6.2 is only available with the 3.42 and 6.0l i think 4.10 that might be the reason who knows, and if they do come out with industry standard tow ratings i hope its not just acceleration and braking tests, but also some king sway control test
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Because the Higher H.P 6.2 would bust up that weak G.M rear axle with the 4.10 , they use the 3.42 with that huge pinion to help it live.