Gas vs Diesel Super Duty in Windham, ME
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Gasoline vs Diesel Ford Super Duty Trucks: Exploring the Benefits of Both for Drivers in Windham, ME
You want a hard-working truck. You've come to the right place, working with the team at Aplus Auto Group. When you visit our dealership, you'll find options from a range of different brands and automakers. These include Ford Super Duty models with big bodies, big engines, and the option for gasoline and diesel driving.
We want to help our Auburn, ME customers find the right truck for their needs. That being the case, let's break down the benefits of both options so you can decide, fully informed, which option fits you better.
Explore Our Ford Super Duty Lineup
When you visit our dealership, you'll find us waiting with a rich selection of Ford Super Duty trucks. These include popular and powerful options like the Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-450, and more.
With their larger designs, you'll find these trucks well equipped to handle rough conditions, hard jobs, and to tow and haul heavy loads. You'll also find a complement of gasoline and diesel-fueled V8 engines available, offering powerful performance abilities.
Gasoline-Powered Ford Super Duty Trucks
The current Ford Super Duty lineup offers access to a range of high-performance gasoline-fueled V8 engines. These include:
- 6.8-liter V8: 405 horsepower, 445 pound-feet of torque.
- 7.3-liter V8: 430 horsepower, 485 pound-feet of torque
Gasoline-powered models are capable of high performance but often don't hit the same heights of torque that you'd find with a diesel machine. At the same time, gasoline is also less expensive than diesel. Gasoline-fueled engines also typically start more easily and have lower overall repair bills. Even for a hard-working business, gasoline-fueled engines can often provide an ideal mix of power, performance, and versatility.
Diesel-Powered Ford Super Duty Trucks
The Ford Super Duty lineup is crowned by two high-performance Power Stroke diesel-powered V8 powertrains. These include:
- 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8: 475 horsepower, 1,050 pound-feet of torque.
- 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8: 500 horsepower, 1,200 pound-feet of torque.
The difference in power, compared to their gasoline-fueled counterparts, is obvious even at a glance. If you need extra torque for towing, you won't find better than the high performance of these Super Duty diesel trucks. Diesel fuel is energy-dense and can produce low-end torque more easily than gasoline, making it ideal for towing heavy loads. And while it's true that diesel engines can be more repair-intensive and diesel fuel more expensive, diesel engines tend to be more efficient, so you'll get more mileage out of your full tank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Torque is basically a measure of your vehicle's ability to produce brute force from a dead stop. This is important when you're towing, since you'll have extra weight attached to your vehicle and won't have the ability to pick up speed across a distance.
Diesel fuel is denser with energy and materials. That means it burns hotter, creates more pressure, and can leave more residue, such as soot, while in use. Because of this, diesel-powered engines tend to wear out more quickly.
Gasoline-powered trucks are better suited for hauling heavy loads in their truck beds. If you're looking for something to help with heavy cargo loads, as opposed to towing, a gasoline-powered truck might be just what you need.
Learn More at Aplus Auto Group Today
Are you a Lewiston, ME or Westbrook, ME driver looking to learn more about the gasoline and diesel-powered trucks available for sale at Aplus Auto Group? Contact our sales team today and let us know. We would be happy to answer your questions and fill you in on our current options.
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Aplus Auto Group
968 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
- Sales: 207-572-4444
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