stemplar
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Thanks for sharing your experience. I wonder if the difference that you noticed (or perceived?) can be attributed to the rear differential, rather than the engine being detuned or something. And since I'm here and too lazy to search, does the bronco also have the 10r60?Ok, everyone. I finally drove the Ranger 2.7L (first one delivered in AZ) yesterday and here is my honest review.
First, I could definitely tell the difference at slow speeds as I navigated the dealership parking lot. It felt a little heavier and the pedal felt more connected to the motor. I pulled out of the parking lot with confidence and pleasantly surprised to feel the torque. I babied it until I felt more comfortable with the salesperson to really get on it. Then, I caught the next light and waited for green. I punched it and let those twin turbos spool up and it took off with a grunt and some wheel spin. While I expected it to pull a little harder (compared to my Bronco 2.7L), it felt less powered and not as quick for some reason--I can't imagine that Ford under-powered the Ranger's 2.7? FYI, I drove a 2.3 a few hours before so that I had a fair comparison. Based on my 7 mile test drive, I was not as impressed as I expected to be. I came to the conclusion that the 2.3 feels a little more spirited and you notice the less engine weight in the steering. All in all, I am not convinced (from this short test drive) that the Ranger 2.7L has the same grunt as the Bronco. Perhaps its that I've been using premium fuel, or that my Bronco is a 2 door, or that it now has 23k miles? Perhaps it was the FX4 relative to the 2.3 STX trim?
Overall, I still like the feel and sound of the V-6, as well as the advantages of port/direct injection, but I am not convinced that the 2.7L is that much more powerful in the Ranger. I recall they tuned it down for the Ranger (compared to the F150). Again, this is from a 7 mile test drive in mixed city/rural driving. I would advise you all to test drive both to make up your minds. Sorry I can't say more about the 2.7L experience.
Ranger on!
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