EcoPowerParts

I'd like to see what a tune would have done for both, that's where the BIG differences would show. The Raptor would pick up maybe 30TQ and the Ecoboost around 100TQ and possibly 1 or 2 MPG.

WarSurfer

This exercise was under extreme load, I don't doubt the power increase but I don't see an improvement in mpg since the vast majority of the test was under load (in boost). You gotta feed that extra 100tq.

Add 100tq AND add the 600lbs - as long as we are comparing apples and gummy bears.

lol

EcoPowerParts

Why would you add 600lbs, they come the way they come the key is tuning can bring out more power in both, just not nearly as much in an NA V8.

WarSurfer

Because they compared trucks that weren't similar. An FX4 SCREW with a 6.2 would have been more appropriate - the weight difference, tire size, gearing (mpg wise), front profile, rolling resistance, aerodynamics are ALL in the Eco's favor as compared to the raptor.

Apples to gummy bears.

EcoboostKev

Under normal towing speeds with the same amount of weight I average 10-10.6mpg.. Just wish they picked an F150 with the same options and gearing as the Eco for the test, The results are still impressive none the less!

mr_diggs

the 4.10 gears make up for the 35" tires. (31.9"x 4.10)/(34.7")= 3.77. So the Raptor with 35's & 4.10's is like having 3.77:1 gears in the ecoboost right? The tire mass is an issue but shouldn't affect the type of test towing as *much* as it would on a 1/4mi time or dyno run to redline right? Off the line, the suspension movement might hinder the Raptor in "soaking up" power being put to the ground. I agree though, a 6.2 SCREW vs 3.5 SCREW would have made more sense.

SIC_HDPP

They probably had a hard time trying to find a non raptor 6.2.

WarSurfer

Like I posted earlier, there are numerous things that give an advantage to the Eco. Even if each is slight, they all add up and 600lbs is nothing to sneeze at. It's like drag racing with three fat chicks in the truck with you.

mr_diggs

I guess I always have fat chicks with me....humph.

WarSurfer

Lol