2.7eb vs 5.0
07-29-2016, 12:07 AM
#11
Senior Member
If you've seen Fast Lane Trucks on YouTube, you'd know that the 2.7L EcoBoost is the fastest truck they've tested (0-60 mph), beating all others including the 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0 as well as the competition no matter which engine they used.
07-29-2016, 12:32 AM
#12
Think I'm just a bit skittish with the intro of the 2.7 being so fresh.
In the tech world we don't often purchase beta versions of software but wait for something that has been tried tested and proven.
07-29-2016, 01:31 AM
#13
Let me state the obvious, Drive both before you buy.
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07-29-2016, 07:55 AM
#14
Senior Member
I don't care how fast it is, I buy a truck more for durability/reliability, that's why I have always been a V-8 guy when it comes to trucks.
07-29-2016, 08:32 AM
#16
Save the Manuals!
07-29-2016, 08:42 AM
#17
Senior Member
If I were buying a new truck today I'd look very hard at the 2.7 if I rarely towed anything. It is the only engine of the 3 that gets any better fuel mileage, it will cost the least and will still tow 7700 lbs if equipped properly. Most people don't tow near that.
The 3.5 is the better engine if you tow heavier loads occasionally. It is the most expensive option and gets the same fuel mileage as the 5.0.
The 5.0 splits the difference in cost. Same fuel mileage as the 3.5 and basically splits the difference in towing capacity assuming all 3 have the same gearing and payload/towing packages. I think it is a good all around engine using proven technology. The smaller turbo's haven't been around long enough to prove their long term durability. But I'm beginning to believe they will work out.
As always any 1/2 ton is intended for occasional towing of heavier loads. All 3 can move some impressive weights if equipped properly, but if done on a regular basis it is 3/4 ton diesel time. A diesel will still get 14-15 mpg while pulling the same load a gas engine is getting 8-9 mpg. And the 3/4 tons just hold up longer if used hard.
The 3.5 is the better engine if you tow heavier loads occasionally. It is the most expensive option and gets the same fuel mileage as the 5.0.
The 5.0 splits the difference in cost. Same fuel mileage as the 3.5 and basically splits the difference in towing capacity assuming all 3 have the same gearing and payload/towing packages. I think it is a good all around engine using proven technology. The smaller turbo's haven't been around long enough to prove their long term durability. But I'm beginning to believe they will work out.
As always any 1/2 ton is intended for occasional towing of heavier loads. All 3 can move some impressive weights if equipped properly, but if done on a regular basis it is 3/4 ton diesel time. A diesel will still get 14-15 mpg while pulling the same load a gas engine is getting 8-9 mpg. And the 3/4 tons just hold up longer if used hard.
07-29-2016, 09:03 AM
#18
Senior Member
07-29-2016, 09:24 AM
#19
Senior Member
If I were buying a new truck today I'd look very hard at the 2.7 if I rarely towed anything. It is the only engine of the 3 that gets any better fuel mileage, it will cost the least and will still tow 7700 lbs if equipped properly. Most people don't tow near that.
The 3.5 is the better engine if you tow heavier loads occasionally. It is the most expensive option and gets the same fuel mileage as the 5.0.
The 5.0 splits the difference in cost. Same fuel mileage as the 3.5 and basically splits the difference in towing capacity assuming all 3 have the same gearing and payload/towing packages. I think it is a good all around engine using proven technology. The smaller turbo's haven't been around long enough to prove their long term durability. But I'm beginning to believe they will work out.
As always any 1/2 ton is intended for occasional towing of heavier loads. All 3 can move some impressive weights if equipped properly, but if done on a regular basis it is 3/4 ton diesel time. A diesel will still get 14-15 mpg while pulling the same load a gas engine is getting 8-9 mpg. And the 3/4 tons just hold up longer if used hard.
The 3.5 is the better engine if you tow heavier loads occasionally. It is the most expensive option and gets the same fuel mileage as the 5.0.
The 5.0 splits the difference in cost. Same fuel mileage as the 3.5 and basically splits the difference in towing capacity assuming all 3 have the same gearing and payload/towing packages. I think it is a good all around engine using proven technology. The smaller turbo's haven't been around long enough to prove their long term durability. But I'm beginning to believe they will work out.
As always any 1/2 ton is intended for occasional towing of heavier loads. All 3 can move some impressive weights if equipped properly, but if done on a regular basis it is 3/4 ton diesel time. A diesel will still get 14-15 mpg while pulling the same load a gas engine is getting 8-9 mpg. And the 3/4 tons just hold up longer if used hard.