In article <1992Nov20.162341.2189@nosc.mil>, koziarz@halibut.nosc.mil
(Walter A. Koziarz) wrote:
>
> >>Go with the Cummins (I understand Ford will be going with that motor, too)
> >>if you can afford it. The International engine in the Ford trucks is okay
> >>but lacks the all-out-power of the Cummins. I know several people that
>
>actually, the Navistar lacks the *torque* of the Cummins, as does virtually >any other passenger-vehicle engine... 400lb-ft @ 1700rpm is nothing short of
>wonderful... the Navistar has more horsepower...
The Navistar in the Ford (7.3 liter version) puts out 345lb-ft @ 1400rpm,
and about 185 horsepower @ 3400rpm.
True, not quite what the Cummins has, but a good engine nonetheless.
However, the comment about the rest of the truck not able to handle it
is true. Rear is okay, but I went through 2 front axles, one front
differential, one front driveshaft, and the radiator core support,
(sheetmetal cracked up). This is with heavy 4WD use. The Dodge
has much heavier drivetrain throughout, and I would recommend it
