What is the best truck on the road today?

Answer 1

Ford is winning hands down. For light-duty trucks, it's the new 2011 F-150. It features the base 3.5L V6 that makes 305 horsepower. The next engine is a 5.0L V8 that makes 360 horsepower and 380 pound feet of torque. Then the 6.2L V8 that makes a POWERFUL 411 horsepower AND 434 pound feet of torque. Then the 3.5L TurboCharged EcoBoost V6 that makes around 400 horsepower and 400 pound feet of torque while acheiving about 23 mpg highway. All of the engines are mated to a 6-speed Automatic Transmission. Yeah, 2 overdrives for increased fuel economy on the highway!

For heavy-duty trucks, the new 2011 Super Duty. The base engine is a 6.2L V8 that makes 385 horsepower and 405 pound feet of torque. It has best-in-class horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. The 6.2L is mated to a 6-speed Heavy Duty Torqshift Automatic Transmission. Then there is the BAD ASS motor! The 6.7L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel V8 that is B20 (Biodiesel) capable. This engine makes 400 horsepower and 800 pound feet of torque. When properly equipped, the F-350 Crew Cab DRW can tow up to 22,600 pounds, more than Dodge or Chevy. The big boy F-450 DRW can tow up to an astonishing 24,500 pounds. The new Super Duty has best-in-class horsepower, torque, payload, towing, and fuel economy.