re: Ford F-150 Turbo V-6

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thank you for the input. I'm typically one of those who keeps things forever and don't put alot of miles on a truck. I was just worried a V-6 would seem under powered (prob just in my mind)

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I had a 2015 ecoboost (same generation/performance numbers). It outperforms the coyote (especially the lower compression 2009-2012) due to the additional torque and better torque curve. Once you drive one that skepticism will disappear.

As far as gas mileage, in normal driving conditions the ecoboost may get a little better mileage but it won't be as big a difference as you think.

That said, there were a lot of reports of timing chain issues in the very early ecoboosts, so keep that in mind if you are going after that year range.