Re: Can we settle this diesel mileage issue

Posted by Roy B on January 13, 2004 at 08:17:12 from (207.179.147.21):

In Reply to: Can we settle this diesel mileage issue posted by Red Tom on January 12, 2004 at 15:50:39:

Tom
I run a 2k F350, extended cab, 4x4, powerstroke, 6 speed. Round trip to work is 106 km or about 62 miles. Rural roads, highway and city involved and I get a consistant 19 mpg. The cold weather will drop this to 16 or so . 13 mpg towing the 32' fifthwheel and 15 with the horse trailer. Lots of power and a pleasure to drive and tow with. I own a '78 F-350 with a 14' flat deck and a 400cid 4-speed. Great old truck that struggles to get 10mpg empty and 8 with 3.5t of wood on it. It dosn't have the power or drivability of the 7.3. For towing purposes compare torque numbers rather than rated horse power. While the HP numbers are very impressive for the new 5.4 triton and 5.7 hemi they are still behind the diesels in torque numbers. Their mileage unloaded will be as good or better than the diesel, but less, when loaded or towing. The big gassers are a joy to drive and tow with. Torque numbers are comparable to the diesels but with a bit over 1/2 the mileage numbers.
Sorry about the long post. I think a test drive in any of the new diesels would impress you. I have had very good luck with my 5 Ford diesels amd I really like the Cummins. I havn't tried one of the Duramax, I can only hope it is much better than GM's last three attempts at diesel pickups. Good luck with your new truck. Roy

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