power of an '09
Grand Champion
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: TX
To be honest with you all I am a Ford man. Yes, hate me all you want lol.
Though I hate to say it, I bought my 06' Ram because it was better than the 06-07 F-150. I test drove both and read reviews on both and picked the Dodge. Though the new 09' F-150...hate all you want it is the most capable 1/2 ton this year. and I dont want to hear "Well it has the least power" Its got plenty of power for what you could ever throw at it. Dont believe me? read any non bias review on the internet, and compare specs to specs.
Hey at least I drive American.
Though I hate to say it, I bought my 06' Ram because it was better than the 06-07 F-150. I test drove both and read reviews on both and picked the Dodge. Though the new 09' F-150...hate all you want it is the most capable 1/2 ton this year. and I dont want to hear "Well it has the least power" Its got plenty of power for what you could ever throw at it. Dont believe me? read any non bias review on the internet, and compare specs to specs.
Hey at least I drive American.
Champion
Joined: Oct 2006
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if you're that obsessed with payload why in the hell are you looking at buying a half ton light duty truck to begin with? If you honestly plan on towing and hauling you shouldn't even consider a half ton.. Half ton trucks are meant for someone that may once in awhile want to throw something in the bed and maybe tow a trailer once in a blue moon. anyone that is doing things like that on a daily basis would not be a smart buyer if they purchased a half ton truck.
Record Breaker
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kansas
if you're that obsessed with payload why in the hell are you looking at buying a half ton light duty truck to begin with? If you honestly plan on towing and hauling you shouldn't even consider a half ton.. Half ton trucks are meant for someone that may once in awhile want to throw something in the bed and maybe tow a trailer once in a blue moon. anyone that is doing things like that on a daily basis would not be a smart buyer if they purchased a half ton truck.
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 428
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From: North Dakota
Are you stock? My brother has an 03 Quad Cab with the 5.7 and 3.92s and I don't recall it pulling like my 09 Crew Cab with the Gen II 5.7 and I also have the 3.55s. Gears make a difference, no doubt, but so does 45 additional hp. What's the weight difference between the two, do you know?