Raced a 2.7...

[FORZDA 1]

Yeah the 2.3 is pretty stout for power in the RS, so the Ranger should move out pretty damn good in Ranger Raptor form. It won’t be a direct competitor to the F150 Raptor due to power and other mechanical “deficiencies”.

It may only get a diesel anyway...

 

[jabroni619]

I imagine these huge tires must eat up a lot of performance ? I really expected to smoke him and I didn’t.

The tires eat up a lot of performance, the Raptor is also quite a bit heavier and then there's the added drag.

I had a free rental for a day while my Raptor was getting recall work done. Was really hoping for a 2.7EB since I've heard lots of good things about it. Ended up getting the V8. It was still fun to compare though. I do prefer the low-mid range grunt the EB engines produce compared to the NA V8

 

[FORZDA 1]

The tires eat up a lot of performance, the Raptor is also quite a bit heavier....

This ^^^^ The huge (relatively) tires and the 5700lb weight really are a "drag"! The tires(gearing) being the #1 detriment. If you switched tires with the 2.7 truck, you would kill it and see it in your rear-view mirror before 60 mph.

 

[Snowsled]

Yeah the 2.3 is pretty stout for power in the RS, so the Ranger should move out pretty damn good in Ranger Raptor form. It won’t be a direct competitor to the F150 Raptor due to power and other mechanical “deficiencies”.

It may only get a diesel anyway...

You can already pre order a new Ranger. The only engine offering is the 2.3 eb. No diesels and worse yet, no manual transmission, just the stupid 10 speed auto...

 

[rtmozingo]

Yes, tires, weight, and drag coefficient saps a lot of the power from the Raptor. Actually, a 2.7 Eco will beat a Gen 2 Raptor on the street - IIRC it is currently the fastest in the lineup. That is until the 2019 Limited hits the market, anyway.