Originally Posted By: itguy08
Interesting discussions - torque is what gets work done and horsepower is how fast you get that work done. In theory you could tow a house up the Eisenhower Pass with a weedwhacker engine. It just may not make it to the top in our lifetimes!
This is why I love my Ecoboosts. Flat torque curve like a Diesel, great torque AND horsepower. They run like Diesels - spooling up the turbos to go up hills vs downshift, etc.
The downside is they are thirsty when run hard.
The upside is the cost to acquire is less, the cost for fuel is less, and the maintenance is less. Running the #'s it may be a little cheaper over 100k.
If you're thinking Diesel you really should take an EB out for a spin. All the advantages of a Diesel and none of the disadvantages. There's a reason they are the king of the hill in towing with a 1/2 ton.
Agreed, the EB trucks behave like a diesel that learned how to rev when you want it to. It's a pretty addictive powerband. The MPG isn't any better than other gas trucks if you're working it hard, but idling around or driving gently unloaded they do pretty well.