Ford over Dodge and GMC

[GSherrill]

I still believe they would all dyno very very close to each other, they are just too close to each other pulling, accelerating, etc. Hell, playing devils advocate here the Ford is a heavier truck too. I thinkit all comes down to how you want your power.

 

[SilverDesert]

I guess everyone has an opinion. I owned a powerstroke and I absolutely love the quicker steeering-even when towing. I think the Dodge is just a better driving truck-period!



Dave

 

[Kennywould]

I think the next to last sentence on page 99 ticks me off the most! We recommend the Dodge to anyone who has the nee for a heavy-duty truck but might see more commuting than towing. How freaking absurd does that sound, that's not an opinion that's a kick in the mouth to anyone who owns a CTD! I bought both of mine just for the towing! I wouldn't tow with anything else!

 

[TKingsbury]

I towed my car trailer with my uncles Super Duty and I felt like a sheep dog hearding that thing down the road. Talk about not being able to relax.

Travis. .

 

[EBottema]

DieselPowerMooks forgot to mention that the Cummins is an AG rated engine, medium heavy duty. Also forgot to mention that they have the best axles and best transmission (nv5600)... not the g56 and 48re... .

 

[Kennywould]

DieselPowerMooks forgot to mention that the Cummins is an AG rated engine, medium heavy duty. Also forgot to mention that they have the best axles and best transmission (nv5600)... not the g56 and 48re... .

Seems they forgot quite a bit of info... ... .....

 

[BrianJ]

I have a new CTD (which I think is awesome), but I actually would have to agree with some of the points from the article. I am not one that is into brand wars, I just care about what fits best for me and my needs at the time, I don't necessarily care if it says Dodge, Ford, or GM (well, maybe don't care as much for GM ) I was fortunate to be in a position to hook my RV up to all three makes, diesel and a couple gas, before I made my purchase decision. Considering ALL aspects of the ride, I have to say that the Ford PSD felt like a beast with the RV. It's bigger stature and longer wheel base definitely help the feel towing a load. We actually did a speed check up a hill with each ride from a stop to a road sign and there was little difference between the Dodge and the Ford, of course gas versions didn't compare. I think the 5spTS in the PSD helped make up the difference in Torque.



Given all that information, I went with the dodge for two reasons:

1. I wanted the shorter wheel base and turning radius of the Dodge because this was going to also be my COMMUTER vehicle (as the article mentions)

2. Given the first year questions marks on the 6. 0PS, I liked the reliability of the CTD.



If I was strictly going to tow with the truck, or if I didn't commute and park in the Denver metro area, it would have been a closer call. I love my Dodge truck (just ask my wife she thinks it's my true love :-laf ), but when climbing into the Ford it definitely feels like a more substantial vehicle.



IMHO... .

 

[BrianJ]

Originally Posted by EBottema

DieselPowerMooks forgot to mention that the Cummins is an AG rated engine, medium heavy duty. Also forgot to mention that they have the best axles and best transmission (nv5600)... not the g56 and 48re... .

Seems they forgot quite a bit of info... ... .....

They didn't forget it when it (NV5600) isn't an option anymore...