Gene K

The Ford Essex V4 doesn't exiist? That would be news to the Germans and New Holland Tractor as well.

Still considering it's been out of production for nearly 40 years I doubt we will see it in this application..

RLXXI

Not in my country in this time line it don't.
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gatorblue92

Like it or not it's a truck and honestly it's more truck than 70% of F150 buyers will ever need.

sailorjerry

Agreed, my dad had a f250 7.3, but the vehicle that he used for most of his "truck" needs was a 4 cylinder chevy station wagon. Pulled campers, pulled boats, hauled lumber, hauled welders, used it for anything that would fit in the back, even got the groceries a couple times too.

RLXXI

You live your life on what you need, I live my life on what I want.

If I'm paying for it, I damn sure better get what I want!
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Rosey17

I had a 2007 Tacoma for four years before getting my 2015 F150. They both have pros and cons.

I liked the Tacoma for city driving better due to its shorter length and narrower dimensions. This also made the Tacoma better for off-roading (shorter wheelbase, better approach angles etc). Tacoma has slightly better stock ground clearance but that aspect is basically a wash with the F150 (9.4 vs 9.3 inches I believe). The Tacoma payload was quite poor in my opinion, I only hauled a heavy load about a half dozen times a year in the box (Polaris sportsman ATV) and in that time I had to replace both shocks, wheel bearings and broke the leaf springs (even with the help of air bags for the rear end). Just from this small amount of actual 'truck use' the back end of the truck was falling apart.

In contrast the F150 is a more comfortable ride - suspension and cabin space/seat height wise. F150 sits perfectly level with ATV in box - 100% stock setup. Both trucks got the same mileage (4L V6 vs 3.5EB) but the Ford is bigger and has noticeably more power. Both towed well for me but EB felt more effortless when doing so. I like both trucks but for different reasons. With two kids and a 100lb + dog the bigger the vehicle the better right now but I could see myself going back down to a midsize again...

When your getting close to decision time just do your homework and test drive multiple options and I'm sure one will stand out for you.

gone postal

There were Ford V-4s, but those are in the dark ages before emissions.

pilotpip

If I had time to wheel, I'd have another jeep. Probably an old TJ wrangler so I had cash to mod it the way I want and I didn't cry when I broke it.

Tacomas and the new colorado are both really nice, but if you need a truck I think you'd be better suited keeping a full size and then buying an older "toy" to play offroad.

RLXXI

https://www.f150forum.com/f2/smaller...3/#post5165105
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Nyron

I live in the city (well, it is called a city where we live, lol) and the F-150 can be a beast to park and drive. I am almost always needing a truck to haul something--mainly sheetrock or debris from remodeling. I am always hoping to get a camper one day so will need the F-150 to tow it.

My only issue with the smaller trucks is that they are just as expensive as the full size. The full size just have much more capability in regards to towing, performance, etc. Some days though I think hard about downsizing to a simple 4 cylinder manual Tacoma.