NumberCruncher

Apart from merely looking at hp/torque/epa ratings for the 6.2 liter and 5.0 liter V-8's consider how far the new engines have come. I don't need to pull more than 5,000 pounds on any regular basis and a mid 90's F-150 could do that. Prior to selling my Dad my 2000 F-150 with the 5.4 he drove a 1992 model with the old 5.0 liter engine. I can remember pulling a 5,000 pound load and the truck did pretty good. Yeah it won't go 80 mph up a mountain pass like a diesel but I really don't care about that. The new 5.0 is far more advanced than his old 5.0 and the output goes from like 195 hp and 275 ft/lbs torque to 360 hp and 380 torque. Those are gains of 165 and 105 respectively. On top of that the new 5.0 can probably get 20 mpg cruising on the highway and comes with the 6 speed tranny. Better yet is how much more drivable this new combination of hp/torque and 6 speed tranny is over the old one.

So yeah the 6.2 is even more powerful but this 5.0 easily kills all previous generation V8's and if you aren't pulling 8,000 pounds, how can you go wrong?

NC

PS I know we all will always want the most we can get but I think this perspective might help a lot of people out who think the 5.0 might be too small or not powerful enough.

mtunender

When was the last time they used a two speed rear end?

Spero7

Ordered a FX4 a couple of weeks ago, spent some time trying to decide between the two V8 options. With respect to trim, I liked the FX trim over the Lariat (too much shinny chrome look on the grill for my taste, (coming from a 06 Lariat) That coupled with the numbers on the 5.0 & a 70lb. lighter aluminum block over the 5.4, I went with the 5.0.

Based on what I will be using the vehicle most the time... the 5.0 will suit well, plenty of power, light, fuel economy good, and from what I've read... run E85 and gain 15hp and 10lbs of torque.

I've never owned a vehicle long enough to get into power train issues, but with the 5.0 being the base V8 for this truck, common sense would tell me that parts would be more readily available and cheaper? ;-)

Still would like to drive a 6.2... just around the block a few times

truckdude

i wonder which will be quicker in a straight line; the 6.2 or the 5.0? there is a weight difference and diff. gearing etc?

blueoval28

I guess my thoughts are is how much does the MPG drop when towing? I know way to me factors here but the 5.4 drops like there is a hole in the gas tank under any load. I'm curious to know if the 6.2 in the F150 under load (towing) will not be under as much stress as the 5.0 or the 5.4 therefore better MPG. But then again I did not buy a truck for MPG...

manic5_2001

but it would be nice to get that MPG. I didnt buy one for mpgs either but I wont be mad over good MPG.

blueoval28

Very true I'm always all for keeping a extra penny or two on the old pocket

manic5_2001

another thing to think about is the whole mpg while towing............ how often do you tow? if its only every once and a while the constant bad MPG will hurt any benifit of having the slightly better mpg while towing once twice a month........... if you tow EVERY day you need a 250 IMO.

billp603

5.0 all the way, if you need the power of a 6.2 you probably need a super duty

sink17

I just got out of a 2008 superduty and I can tell you the only advantage is pulling heavy loads with ease because putting my 18ft duck hunting boat behind it killed my mpg. Going 65 on flat roads in Oklahoma and Kansas I would average between 12 and 13 mpg. I also had a dpf delete which was helping me in the mpg deparment so someone that didn't have a delete would probably be looking at 10 or 11 mpg. My 5.0 pulled the same boat like it wasn't even there did a few passes on 2 lane highways and it still had plenty of power, and the shifts were much smoother. Not sure what my mpg were becasue it was only a 20 mile trip each way so I didn't check it.