Drag Race by TFL: Bronco First Edition 2.7L vs. Jeep Wrangler 4XE vs. Toyota FJ

[Monster1926]

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[Broncotrax]

Not the Bronco, disappointing 10 second 0-60 for the Bronco.

Ford makes another horse for racing. This was built for a different track where it will impress quite a bit more.

 

[Bronc-Itus]

I watched one with the 3.6 and it beat the bronco also

I’m sure this is true. Question was it w/out sas?

 

[tedsnephew]

I definitely did not need to see Nathan talking about manscaped

 

[Zombienation]

The race should have been even more of a blowout if they launched the 4xe properly in 4high auto with the gas engine on. I have a 4xe and when hitting the gas in this mode it is legit fast. Instant power! When in 2wd in first the engine restricts a lot of power.

Really interested to see how the manual bronco non sas will do.

 

[Kfmathern]

And people said I was full of it when I said the 2.7 was "eh"

Didn't they just get this? Did they even break in the motor yet?

In this video Tommy the son said him and his dad drove the bronco all day to get it past the 1000 mile break in. had nice things to say about it's off road prowess though, videos to come wednesday.

 

[5280Bronco]

The race should have been even more of a blowout if they launched the 4xe properly in 4high auto with the gas engine on. I have a 4xe and when hitting the gas in this mode it is legit fast. Instant power! When in 2wd in first the engine restricts a lot of power.

Really interested to see how the manual bronco non sas will do.

Are you going to be keeping the 4xE once you get your Bronco?

 

[JT58Bronc]

It's not about drag racing- it's about keeping up with traffic. I get my doors blown off every single day by all SUV's and commuter cars like Civic, Corolla, Altima, etc. When I am driving my big and heavy 2019 Silverado with only the 5.3 V8. My 97 Wrangler is even worse.

It's not so much about weight either- my GF's 2013 Silverado is pretty darn quick. It will blow the doors off my Silverado. It has 4.8 V8, 4 speed automatic, dual CAT back MBRP exhaust and she also runs E85- flex fuel vehicle. Engine is like 285 HP and 310 TQ but with dual exhaust and E85 it must churn out more. It also turns stock smaller tire size. The truck is pretty heavy at 4800 LBS but quick. I was hoping the Bronco would be as quick as her Silverado but from the video I don't think it's going to be.

I wonder of the 2 door Bronco will fare better as it is a little lighter?

 

[Dr.Detroit]

useless test..

 

[Kfmathern]

I have not, but I don't have a lead foot either. I'm not worried. It's got 35's for F sake.

I drove a big bend with SAS and 2.3 and I'm in colorado as well as TFL, just down the road from them. It was impressive to me, but then again I was not drag racing it. I was using it like I normally drive. I found it to lag a little on the start and then it gets better as you go. Not meant to be a speedster but I thought it was comparable to my Subaru Outback with the 3.6R V6 engine, and it doesn't have 35" tires on it.

 

[Zombienation]

Are you going to be keeping the 4xE once you get your Bronco?

Ya most likely, my wife loves it too. I just got it so I need to live with it a little longer and see the reliability before I decide. I have 500 miles on it and still have a half tank of gas left from when I picked it up from the dealer which is awesome!

I ordered a four door black diamond manual bronco. I still haven’t even seen one in person yet and I need to drive one hopefully soon. I’m a late order so I should have a year to decide.

 

[foremi]

To all of the Ford owners-

Could it be detuned because of their transmission choice (which some believe is inferior)?

Probably not. It's not like the Wrangler's use a superior transmission with massive amounts of overhead capability. An 850RE is only rated for 500nm, which is not much more than the 2.0t has.

People are looking way more into this because they don't understand what it means and everyone is looking at this vehicle with 4.70 diff gearing, relatively low trans gearing (meaning lots of shifts before freeway speeds) and massively heavy 35in tires with a 5300lb curb weight and wondering why a vehicle with a lower curb weight, lower gear diff's, similar HP, and smaller tires is faster.

There is literally nothing going on here. It's common sense. If you have an issue with the side affects of massive tires and low gearing.. don't get a sasquatch.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

What a moronic comparison…the 4XE has the electric engine. That thing is stupid fast down low because all the instant torque. This is not a surprise at all.

 

[chtucker]

Well, I am a glass full kinda guy.

Its faster than the FJ which is my current ride...and I feel like the FJ is plenty fast for my driving...

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