Z71 V8 VS FX4 Ecoboost ?????

[racer94]

I have a 2011 Z71 Silverado, I have always been a chevy person but im really starting to notice the FX4 ford. I used to have a 06 Z71, no problems at all, loved it till i got my new one. The mileage on my Silverado could b better though. Ive noticed a few FX4 F-150's around town and i like the way they look and stand. Ive seen a few of them with that new Ecoboost engine. I was wondering if i should keep my thirsty bad boy or trade it in for a Fx4 Ecoboost? I know that V6 is badass, but i dont lioke the idea of maxing the shit out of a v6? I live in the country in Tx so i need 4x4. Any of yall have a Ecoboost? good? bad? Is the mileage as good as it advertises?

What do yall think i should do?

[norcaldude18]

I think the new Silverado's look a whole lot better than the f-150s. I personally would never get a v6 on a truck as big as the ford f-150. It's just not going to have enough acceleration and power, especially when towing.

[Commander Thor]

I think the new Silverado's look a whole lot better than the f-150s. I personally would never get a v6 on a truck as big as the ford f-150. It's just not going to have enough acceleration and power, especially when towing.

With 365 horsepower & 420 lb.-ft of torque, it certainly isn't something you should dismiss as a wimpy engine.
Actually, the V6 EcoBoost engine outperforms the stock V8 engine Ford offers for the F150 (the 5.0L V8), both in terms of horsepower & torque. (The 5.0L has 360HP & 380 lb.-ft of torque) Only the 6.2L V8 has more horsepower, and slightly more peak torque. (411HP, 434 torque)
Also, in most towing scenarios, the EcoBoost while having less overall horsepower & torque than the 6.2L V8, it's actually better for towing seeing as it's peak torque is at the low end of the RPM spectrum (2,500 RPM) compared to the 6.2L V8 having it's peak torque at the relatively high end of the RPM spectrum (4,500 RPM). Meaning more power when you need it (Taking off from a stop/accelerating to pass someone), as well as maintaining that power while driving at speed.
It's peak towing capacity of 11,300lbs isn't anything to laugh at, either, which also happens to be better than the Silverado's towing capacity of 10,600lbs.


Also, OP is banned, so he doesn't really need an answer from here anymore, so....
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