While y'all are talking mileage and power, don't forget that the Sasquatch package with those big tires will impact things a lot. Even more if you get some heavier tires.
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Well, I have a 6 cyl in my Ram, that’s 6.7L , not sure I would want to put that in a 2-door Bronco. ?What? Except for large trucks, almost nothing has been over 4.0L for decades.
270 HP and 310 torque should move the Bronco just fine but I agree about the bigger is better.....except if you have to have a manualI'm not even looking at the 2.3. the Bronco is too big for a 4 cylinder. I'm not going to order the thing then wish I got the bigger engine when it gets here. You never see anybody say "damn, wish I got the 4 cylinder instead of v6" do you?
Only at the gas pumps!I'm not even looking at the 2.3. the Bronco is too big for a 4 cylinder. I'm not going to order the thing then wish I got the bigger engine when it gets here. You never see anybody say "damn, wish I got the 4 cylinder instead of v6" do you?
You left out economy. In the past people chose a 4 cylinder over a bigger engine option was because what it lacked in power it made up for with better MPG and much cheaper entry price.I'm sure the 2.7 upgrade will be a pricy option. Plus you lose the option to have a manual transmission.
If you upgrade you gain "only" 40hp (270 on 2.3, 310 on 2.7) but get 105 ft-lb more torque (295 vs 400)
If 95% of my use of this truck as a DD not towing anything is that hp/torque difference going to be that noticable? Am I going to be disappointed in my 2 door being under powered?
Initially I was upset I couldn't get the manual transmission in the 2.7 but the more time I've had to think about it I'm not so sure the 2.3 won't be just fine my 2 door and meet my needs. Plus save me some money and allow me to have the manual which I really desire. This truck will be my 11 year old sons in 5 years and I want a manual transmission so his friends can't likely drive it and he cant text and drive. Him being a little underpowered may not be a bad idea either.
My buddy at my local Ford dealership is going to let me come test drive a Ranger in a 2.3 if they have any available so I can get a feel for it.
If the 4 cylinder got 10 MPG more than the V6 I'd regret it.... I currently drive a 4 cylinder Forester that gets 30 MPG. I'm not looking forward the 18 MPG from a 4 cylinder at all.I'm not even looking at the 2.3. the Bronco is too big for a 4 cylinder. I'm not going to order the thing then wish I got the bigger engine when it gets here. You never see anybody say "damn, wish I got the 4 cylinder instead of v6" do you?
Is the 2.7 a twin turbo?Bad hot take there. Americans have a love affair with powerful cars.
If the 4 cylinder got 10 MPG more than the V6 I'd regret it.... I currently drive a 4 cylinder Forester that gets 30 MPG. I'm not looking forward the 18 MPG from a 4 cylinder at all.
But... I will drive a V6 that gets 18 MPG.
What is the MGP you get under "normal" driving conditions? I see on the f 150 it gets 17-20....We have the 2.7L TT in our Ford Edge Sport, it was the primary reason for going with an Ford Edge ...
Just a few notes on the 2.7L:
Crazy powerful across the entire RPM range
Gas mileage will vary greatly on how you drive it
High torque, feels like it wants to go and be opened up
2015 Ford Edge Sport 2.7LWhat is the MGP you get under "normal" driving conditions? I see on the f 150 it gets 17-20....
So basically the exact same as the 2.3 in the mustang. Lol. I really don't know why Ford is using the 2.3 in truck applications.2015 Ford Edge Sport 2.7L
22-24 MPG when driving conservative mixed city/highway
18-19 MPG when on sport mode in spirited driving
27-28 MPG highway