Remember we are talking about 0.4 liters and only 24 cubic inches. Since they are so close to the same size the cylinder size is not what you would expect the 2.3s cylinders are 27% larger than the 2.7s. That means it will be even more sewing machine like. They are both overbuilt engines and the suspected output from them in the Bronco is less than has been put in other vehicles with a slight differences. The 2.7 wouldnt even make sense if it didnt have the extra turbo which helps it build power quicker on the low end. The 2.7 is gaining aftermarket support, but like the 80s 5.0, there is already a pretty good size aftermarket support structure that has been built across many platforms in various automotive environments. Ford is almost guaranteed to offer a tune for the 2.3 that will make it basically equivalent to the 2.7. Dont forget it can tow 7500lbs in the Ranger, I had a 79 4x4 Ford E250 with a 460 in it that had maybe 240hp and 380 lb ft of torque. It could pass cars on the highway, go 100 mph while weighing over 8000 lbs empty. I towed up to 12,000 lbs with it no worries. The 2.3 has also been built to almost 700 hp and didnt explode after 5 minutes. Also remember we are getting a manual and can hit it and get it at will!
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