My 6.2 vs 5.0 comparison
09-10-2013, 09:10 PM
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My 6.2 vs 5.0 comparison
Hey there everyone,
So after a few weeks I figured I'd write up my personal comparison of the 6.2 vs 5.0 after owning both. So some info on the trucks, the 5.0 was a 2012 XLT XTR with a 3.73 rear end. The 6.2 is a 2013 FX4 with a 3.73 rear end as well. I'll try to break it down into some categories, my writing structure isn't the best so bare with me.
Power:
So the 6.2 obviously has more jam but really how much more is quite surprising. When I first got my 5.0 I was pretty
impressed by the power overall. Solid throttle response and overall a peppy truck. I had no complaints, till I got my hands on a 6.2. For the average every day drive, the 5.0 has plenty get up and go, more than you'd ever actually need. The one thing I disliked about the 5.0 was the lack of power in 6th gear, I found myself shifting out of it just to gain some speed at a decent rate on the highway, this is one of the major things I love about the 6.2. There is no 6th gear lug in the 6.2 whatsoever, like 1/4 throttle and your gaining speed faster then the 5.0 could at a moderate throttle in 5th gear.
Fuel milage
Now we get to the bread and butter question, what I get asked the most. So obviously my numbers won't be optimal because my 6.2 is so new that it hasn't been fully broke in yet. But overall in my 5.0 I was getting about 15L/100KM. This is about 50/50 city and highway driving at high speed. Obviously some guys get much better milage with their 5.0s but this is just my milage with my heavy foot driving style. So now my 6.2 with the same driving style is averaging between 16.5-17.5L/100KM. I think with a light foot you can probably pull off very comparable milage in the 6.2 once it's broke in , on the highway that is. My tank average is about 850km on the 130L tank in the 6.2, and my 5.0 wasn't much higher then that. In the city if your a heavy foot driver like me the 6.2 is pretty thirsty for sure. But I have to say, I drive a lot of 6.2s in super duties at work, the F150 gets much much better milage then the same motor in the super duty.
Towing
Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to tow with my 6.2 yet and won't till next camping season. Sorry!
Overall driving experience
So this is really based on personal driving habits but for me the 6.2 is leaps and bounds more fun to drive. Its a tire squealing, monster of a truck. It brings a smile to my face every time I punch it. But if your a light driver then there is no difference between the two. Under light throttle from a stop, I can barely tell a difference between this truck and my old truck. Like I said before, on the highway I much Perfer the 6.2 over the 5.0, the torque down low is so much better. In parking lots, I definitely notice I don't have that electronic steering anymore, I miss that.
In conclusion
I believe there is two total different types of people that are going to enjoy each motor. The 5.0 is very economical and is going to keep you happy in the power department. The fuel milage in the city makes the 5.0 a way better commuting truck then the 6.2 in pure cost. But on the other hand, if your the kind of guy that wants a monster under the hood and fuel milage means little to nothing to you, the 6.2 is the way to go. I can't say too much about towing but if towing is your concern, I would recommend the Ecoboost over both these trucks. So in closing, if I had to pick again, I would stick with the 6.2 without hesitation, it's just plain a boatload of fun to drive.
Thanks for reading, sorry if there's any typos, this was all typed on a cell phone. Any questions, don't hesitate to give me a shout.
So after a few weeks I figured I'd write up my personal comparison of the 6.2 vs 5.0 after owning both. So some info on the trucks, the 5.0 was a 2012 XLT XTR with a 3.73 rear end. The 6.2 is a 2013 FX4 with a 3.73 rear end as well. I'll try to break it down into some categories, my writing structure isn't the best so bare with me.
Power:
So the 6.2 obviously has more jam but really how much more is quite surprising. When I first got my 5.0 I was pretty
impressed by the power overall. Solid throttle response and overall a peppy truck. I had no complaints, till I got my hands on a 6.2. For the average every day drive, the 5.0 has plenty get up and go, more than you'd ever actually need. The one thing I disliked about the 5.0 was the lack of power in 6th gear, I found myself shifting out of it just to gain some speed at a decent rate on the highway, this is one of the major things I love about the 6.2. There is no 6th gear lug in the 6.2 whatsoever, like 1/4 throttle and your gaining speed faster then the 5.0 could at a moderate throttle in 5th gear.
Fuel milage
Now we get to the bread and butter question, what I get asked the most. So obviously my numbers won't be optimal because my 6.2 is so new that it hasn't been fully broke in yet. But overall in my 5.0 I was getting about 15L/100KM. This is about 50/50 city and highway driving at high speed. Obviously some guys get much better milage with their 5.0s but this is just my milage with my heavy foot driving style. So now my 6.2 with the same driving style is averaging between 16.5-17.5L/100KM. I think with a light foot you can probably pull off very comparable milage in the 6.2 once it's broke in , on the highway that is. My tank average is about 850km on the 130L tank in the 6.2, and my 5.0 wasn't much higher then that. In the city if your a heavy foot driver like me the 6.2 is pretty thirsty for sure. But I have to say, I drive a lot of 6.2s in super duties at work, the F150 gets much much better milage then the same motor in the super duty.
Towing
Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to tow with my 6.2 yet and won't till next camping season. Sorry!
Overall driving experience
So this is really based on personal driving habits but for me the 6.2 is leaps and bounds more fun to drive. Its a tire squealing, monster of a truck. It brings a smile to my face every time I punch it. But if your a light driver then there is no difference between the two. Under light throttle from a stop, I can barely tell a difference between this truck and my old truck. Like I said before, on the highway I much Perfer the 6.2 over the 5.0, the torque down low is so much better. In parking lots, I definitely notice I don't have that electronic steering anymore, I miss that.
In conclusion
I believe there is two total different types of people that are going to enjoy each motor. The 5.0 is very economical and is going to keep you happy in the power department. The fuel milage in the city makes the 5.0 a way better commuting truck then the 6.2 in pure cost. But on the other hand, if your the kind of guy that wants a monster under the hood and fuel milage means little to nothing to you, the 6.2 is the way to go. I can't say too much about towing but if towing is your concern, I would recommend the Ecoboost over both these trucks. So in closing, if I had to pick again, I would stick with the 6.2 without hesitation, it's just plain a boatload of fun to drive.
Thanks for reading, sorry if there's any typos, this was all typed on a cell phone. Any questions, don't hesitate to give me a shout.
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09-10-2013, 10:02 PM
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Well done. I look forward to occasional updates. The 6.2 seems like a great engine for those who are just not into the EB for towing and like the idea of a big 8 for doing the heavy work. I also agree that the roar and driving fun of the 6.2 in the f150 is probably a blast. Have fun!
09-10-2013, 10:11 PM
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Welcome to the paradigm of power! 
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09-11-2013, 12:36 AM
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