Eco Boost vs V8

[jejeosborne]

Thanks for posting

Sorry to say but Really not impressed!

You consumed 12.56Litres/100km (converted to metric)

My 2006 4.8l 4x4 sierra extended cab eats 2.44litres more than your new 2wd truck and that's with 31" procomp A/T 4 speed auto and 224000km.

Not worth it!

Ridiculous comparison. Not even close to the same capacity. I feel bad for you when your truck with much less capability eats more gas. I am just happy mines eats less than the 6.2 liter I considered buying because I need the towing capability.

 

[ericher69]

It also has 100 less HP and 150 FT less TO and struggles to tow 6000#. His truck makes 365 HP and 420 FT TQ and has tires as large or bigger stock. Oh yea, it can tow 11,000# plus with ease. Chris

Empty is empty! Fair comparison. What is not is comparing a useless 2wd truck to a 4x4

Ridiculous comparison. Not even close to the same capacity. I feel bad for you when your truck with much less capability eats more gas. I am just happy mines eats less than the 6.2 liter I considered buying because I need the towing capability.

Don't feel bad it's paid for a loooong time ago! Sure it did better when new.

Looking forward to your dismal return trip mileage lol

 

[jejeosborne]

Empty is empty! Fair comparison. What is not is comparing a useless 2wd truck to a 4x4

Don't feel bad it's paid for a loooong time ago! Sure it did better when new.

Looking forward to your dismal return trip mileage lol

I don't mine. This one was paid for the day I picked it up. I pay cash for new every 10 years. An empty more capable truck is going to use more gas than the fuel efficient model. Like I said, it is better than the 6.2 it competes with. Had I need efficiency, I'd of bought the 3.7 liter which probably produces similar power to yours. I think it is pretty good mileage for a 3.73 rear and winter gas. I am still smiling about comparing a chevy 4.8 liter to the ecoboost. I'll wave when I purr by in the passing lane.

 

[Fordman1981]

Empty is empty! Fair comparison. What is not is comparing a useless 2wd truck to a 4x4 Don't feel bad it's paid for a loooong time ago! Sure it did better when new. Looking forward to your dismal return trip mileage lol

I agree 18 mpg give or take with a 2wd 1/2 ton isn't very impressive. Running empty I get 17.5 to 18.5 out of my 2500 ram 6.7 4x4 crew can long bed with the 6 speed manual. It would do better but it goes into regen and hurts the mileage. The 2013/2014 1 to rams are getting as good of mileage as the "ecoboost" if not better. I test drove 2 ecoboost and was not impressed.

 

[jejeosborne]

I agree 18 mpg give or take with a 2wd 1/2 ton isn't very impressive. Running empty I get 17.5 to 18.5 out of my 2500 ram 6.7 4x4 crew can long bed with the 6 speed manual. It would do better but it goes into regen and hurts the mileage. The 2013/2014 1 to rams are getting as good of mileage as the "ecoboost" if not better. I test drove 2 ecoboost and was not impressed.

I like the Ram trucks but it didn't have enough payload capacity for me to consider it. Different thread for that discussion. 18 MPG at 75 MPH I think is pretty good. My last truck was a dodge Dakota with a 4.7 liter and it would have gotten about 15 MPG on this trek and was a toy in comparison.

 

[Fordman1981]

I like the Ram trucks but it didn't have enough payload capacity for me to consider it. Different thread for that discussion. 18 MPG at 75 MPH I think is pretty good. My last truck was a dodge Dakota with a 4.7 liter and it would have gotten about 15 MPG on this trek and was a toy in comparison.

The 3/4 ton and 1 ton ram doesn't have enough capacity for you but your ford 1/2 ton does? The max tow on the half ton ram is 10,450 and the max payload is 1,930 not that far of from ford is it? Not trying to pick a fight here the ecoboost just does not impress me 18 mpg in a 2wd 1/2 is not impressive at all in my opinion.

 

[tcartwri]

1 hour on the interstate with the cruise control set at exactly 75 miles per hour. I was on a slight uphill section of the road. Normally the boost would be about the same place but below the zero. I have a super crew 2 wheel drive with the max tow package which includes a 3.73 rear end.

hmmmm.... why on earth would you buy a 2WD crew cab....

 

[deerefan]

hmmmm.... why on earth would you buy a 2WD crew cab....

My tundra is 2wd crew. I own a 97 F150 4wd if I need to go into an area requiring it. I have an issue taking a 30k truck into areas where it can get damaged. I have owned several 4wd trucks and seldom used it. Of course it does not snow here. I also couldnt justify the cost difference. Different needs for everyone I guess.

 

[jejeosborne]

The 3/4 ton and 1 ton ram doesn't have enough capacity for you but your ford 1/2 ton does? The max tow on the half ton ram is 10,450 and the max payload is 1,930 not that far of from ford is it? Not trying to pick a fight here the ecoboost just does not impress me 18 mpg in a 2wd 1/2 is not impressive at all in my opinion.

Didn't want a 3/4 ton or above. My yellow sticker well equipped without the max payload package has 1835 lbs payload. Have you researched rams 1/2 ton trucks payload? They are the worst in the segment. Ram 1/2 tons equipped like mine are around 1100 lbs. I do like the drivetrains in the ram but they don't build in payload capacity to take advantage of it. Well equipped Rams are overweight with 5 adults. Had I opted for max payload it would have added about 500 lbs more to my payload.

75 MPH is a lot different than 60 which is the sweet spot for many trucks. Show me another gas vehicle with equal torque that will do this and I will be impressed with it as well.

 

[jejeosborne]

hmmmm.... why on earth would you buy a 2WD crew cab....

I planned on purchasing a 4wd and had the funds to purchase it but the same week I ordered my truck, I also bought a $11,000 jeep wrangler for my daughter. Didn't want to finance either so I left the 4wd option off. Here is that said wrangler winching out a nice 3/4 ton diesel Ram resting on its frame. Almost flipped it over on its side while winching. Back of the jeep is strapped to a tree. This was just about a month ago.

My truck stays on the garage on days like this and I play with the jeep.

Anymore questions not pertaining to this thread?