Pros and Cons 5.0 or 4.6 motor
 

so im new here and im definitely getting an f150 but cant decide between a 5.0 or 4.6. a bunch of pros and cons would work

I had a 10 with a 3v 4.6 and now I have a 12 with a 5.0.

I felt that the 4.6 was sluggish especially towards the top end of the RPMs. I would not buy again.

So far I've been very impressed with the 5.0. Very responsive and good power throughout the rpm range.

So you are looking at used trucks? Or a used one and a new one? or What?

Need more info here

definitely a used truck. i plan on doing mods to it (exhaust, intake, tuner) but i was leaning towards a 5.0 because of the power.

If you want power DO NOT even consider a 4.6. The better comparison would be 5.4 or 5.0.I think most people have been happier with the 5.0 than the 5.4

Depends on what you're using it for. Like Scrappy said, we need more info.

I would personally ignore the 4.6 and compare the 5.4 to the 5.0 and go from there.

Yup. The 5.4 is mod friendly too (no more than the 5.0 before i get jumped on) and might save you some cash on the initial purchase to put towards more mods :)

You wouldn't go wrong with either.

If its a 5.4, make sure the plugs have been changed.

I sort have had a different experience. I had a 2004 with a 5.4 in it and I loved it. When I bought my new 2010 the salesmen said it was a 4.6 3V. I looked at him like WTF are you showing me this for you know me and how I use my truck. He stuck to his guns and said I would be happy with it. I have had it 3 years now and could not be happier. I have towed a small Bob cat a small track loader hauled 3400 pounds of dirt in the bed (I have a scale slip to prove it) and have had all the power I needed to do any of the jobs I have asked of it. I am heading from Ohio to WA state next year in it to bring back my 68 Mustang and I will be towing it. 56000 + miles on it so far.

im looking for the motor that will produce decent horsepower from doing some mods. i wont be towing with it. but ive found some real nice 5.4 trucks. think itd be worth to consider a 5.4 over a 5.0?