Quote:Agreed.  I have a Ford F150 with the Ecoboost V-6, and while the fuel economy is good, it just doesn't have the "behind" that my Dodge pickup had with the V8 Hemi.  I've only had the truck for a year, but I have been thinking about getting out of it and getting another with a "real" engine.

 

Out of the three big domestics Ford has adapted the best to the smaller engine doing more norm. They don't have nearly the problems GM's Ecotech or Chrysler have. Hands down the 5.0 F-150 is the best motor out of the newer flock of trucks. 

 

That said we've been seeing a slow work towards better fuel economy prior to federal regulation mandating it. All the regulation does is force manufactures to cut corners in other areas to try and stay ahead of the mandated mpg specifications. The demand and tech just isn't there for a 50 mpg Truck, you'd have to compromise so much on tow ability and horsepower it wouldn't be useful as a utility truck and that's why most truck owners have a truck to haul and tow. 

 

I love the Prius it's a great car made solid and sold for a good price point. but you don't see Toyota making their Tundra in the image of a Prius, they're two completely different vehicles for two different markets. That's the beauty of a free market, if I'm looking for fuel economy there's vehicles made for that purpose (the Prius is the best hands down without a doubt) if I'm looking for tow ability and hauling there's vehicles made for that. But this regulation wanted to ignore the different needs for different models and make everyone drive around in Prius's or pay the price. 

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