Diesel F-150
05-23-2014, 08:35 PM
#21
Senior Member
Somehow, RAM translates the Hemi's extra HP into more tow capacity as well as more payload, ignoring the EcoD's low-end torque. Yes, it is baffling.
Maybe the Nissan with the 5L Cummins V8 will be a capable tow truck. It'll certainly have the torque (~550lb-ft, more than I need), but I'm afraid that will translate into poor mileage. Dunno how those trucks are for payload ...
Meanwhile the Ecoboost is doing just fine.
05-23-2014, 08:49 PM
#22
I haven't seen the EcoDiesel Torque Curve, but I understand it's max torque of ~420lb-ft sits around 1500rpm. typical diesel. The 5.7 hemi's max is ~410lb-ft but way up around 4000rpm. But it has a lot more HP (395 vs 240hp).
Somehow, RAM translates the Hemi's extra HP into more tow capacity as well as more payload, ignoring the EcoD's low-end torque. Yes, it is baffling.
Maybe the Nissan with the 5L Cummins V8 will be a capable tow truck. It'll certainly have the torque (~550lb-ft, more than I need), but I'm afraid that will translate into poor mileage. Dunno how those trucks are for payload ...
Meanwhile the Ecoboost is doing just fine.
Somehow, RAM translates the Hemi's extra HP into more tow capacity as well as more payload, ignoring the EcoD's low-end torque. Yes, it is baffling.
Maybe the Nissan with the 5L Cummins V8 will be a capable tow truck. It'll certainly have the torque (~550lb-ft, more than I need), but I'm afraid that will translate into poor mileage. Dunno how those trucks are for payload ...
Meanwhile the Ecoboost is doing just fine.