Interesting Tow Test comparing new Ranger 2.0 to Old 3.2

[Hedgehog]

https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/4x4 ... r-tow-test

[Mike Nel]

That was to be expected somewhat

And the 2.0liter is the same one as the Amarok??

[Hedgehog]

As far as I know, they are two different engines. The volksie does not have the same engine as the frod

81.0 by 95.5 millimetres bore and stroke for the Dub
and 84.01 x 90.03 for the blue badged one

[XJ Junkie]

It makes sense that a 3.2 tows better than a 2.0. But it appears that the days of anything over 3.0 diesel are numbered.

[Hedgehog]

It makes sense that a 3.2 tows better than a 2.0. But it appears that the days of anything over 3.0 diesel are numbered.

Why would it make sense Neil? The figures point to a different outcome to be had..

I think its more the fact that the gearbox had less ratios to think about, and this gave the engine time to build boost? My theory no 1
The other is that the smaller engine cannot generate the same plane of torque (more peaky) and this might then cause gearbox confusion.

Dunno, I would love to try them both back to back with my Commander in tow

[XJ Junkie]

I only read the article quickly. I thought it said that the 3.2 tows better? Less fuel?

[Hedgehog]

I only read the article quickly. I thought it said that the 3.2 tows better? Less fuel?

It did say the 3.2 was better

[XJ Junkie]

Even with my smaller diesel motor I see a massive increase in consumption under load, whereas larger cc diesels are less susceptible to higher consumption because they don’t have to work as hard.

[Disco Nic]

Jokes on them, Ranger owners only get towed (to the workshop)

[Hedgehog]

Jokes on them, Ranger owners only get towed (to the workshop)

You must be full of hives now.. Going on the first line of your signature.

[Disco Nic]

Jokes on them, Ranger owners only get towed (to the workshop)

You must be full of hives now... Going on the first line of your signature.

No Andrewvandustbinhog, I'm perfectly fine.

I don't own a Ranger.

[Mike Nel]

I loved towing with my Ranger when I still had it. That 3.2 liter is a gem

[KurtG]

A gem until it blows a turbo, Mike. I have heard of plenty going wrong under 50,000km.

[henris]

A gem until it blows a turbo, Mike. I have heard of plenty going wrong under 50,000km.

Dump the EGR
Dump the CAT
Open the exhaust
Add a proper fuel filter

And then you have a gem.

[Disco Nic]

Dump the EGR
Dump the CAT
Open the exhaust
Add a proper fuel filter

And then you have a gem.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Ford will sodomize you if you do this. Nevermind getting the computers to not throw a hissy fit.