95 F-150 I6 vs. 351
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95 F-150 I6 vs. 351
I'm looking at purchasing a 95 F-150. I'm debating between the I6 and the 351. I will be maining driving it empty. Once in a while I will be pulling a 2000lb boat and trailer. I would like to hear the pros and cons of each engine. What is the torque and hp of each engine? Any suggestions will be helpful.
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From: Copley, Ohio
Both engines will do the job with ease. 2000# is virtually nothing for a trailer. The axle ratio is more important than the engine, you want a 3.55 with either engine. The 351 has more power, more torque and more usable RPM. In the same truck it should be a second or more quicker to 60 MPH. It is a better engine in every way except one, it uses more gas, maybe 15% more. It's your choice, if the difference in performance is worth the operating costs get the 351.
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From: Ona, WV, US
StrangeRanger is right. A 2000lb trailer is very easy to pull. I have a 95 2wd with the I6. A few months ago I pulled a 21 foot Searay boat weighing about 4500lbs and I had no trouble at all. I have 3.55 gears and a manual transmission. Going up hills with the load presented no problem for the engine. A I6 doesn't have near the torque as a 351, however it has a much larger torque curve. A 300 developes its torque at a low RPM and maintains it through a broad range on the tachometer. I have never owned a 351, but I am very pleased with my 300.
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From: Mulberry, IN, USA
My 300 has 164000 on it and running strong. One other aspect the 300 has over the 351 is that they will last literally forever if taken care of.
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1987 F-150 300 L6 4sp 2wd
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1987 F-150 300 L6 4sp 2wd
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From: Austin, TX, USA
Well i used to have a 94 I6 longbed. I recently traded up to a 93 Lightning (has a 351).
The difference between these 2 trucks is really amazing. Since you will mainly be driving it empty, you might want to consider the "fun factor" of a lightning. Not to mention they are great looking even when totally stock, and due to the slightly lowered suspension and different steering setup, it drives more like a sports car than a boat (which is what my old f-150 felt like)
Of course the 1993-1995 Lightnings cost a bit more than older F-150s, but they are worth every penny. You can get a lightning in fair shape for under 8 grand, and one in excellent shape for around 12. I paid 10k for mine with 70,000 miles on it, and in great shape.
Check out the NLOC at www.nloc.org for more info.
The difference between these 2 trucks is really amazing. Since you will mainly be driving it empty, you might want to consider the "fun factor" of a lightning. Not to mention they are great looking even when totally stock, and due to the slightly lowered suspension and different steering setup, it drives more like a sports car than a boat (which is what my old f-150 felt like)
Of course the 1993-1995 Lightnings cost a bit more than older F-150s, but they are worth every penny. You can get a lightning in fair shape for under 8 grand, and one in excellent shape for around 12. I paid 10k for mine with 70,000 miles on it, and in great shape.
Check out the NLOC at www.nloc.org for more info.
