F-150 Trim Comparisons

2015 was really a game changer for the F-150, as it launched a fully redesigned chassis with a sturdy aluminum construction, for better fuel economy and stellar performance. This success soon made its way into the cars of the upcoming years.

XL

The XL is incorporated with numerous cab and engine options. It has a 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 base engine with 290 horsepower and 265 lb.-ft. of torque. Automatic transmission is standard, and the handling is competent. It doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, although the XL can include Sync for an extra cost. Safety features consist of rear-view camera with dynamic hitch assist and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.

XLT

As is evident from the name, the XLT an upgraded version of the XL! The addition of Sync makes all the difference since you can connect your phone through Bluetooth. It comes standard with the same 3.3-liter engine as the XL, so you can expect similar horsepower and torque. There is also a privacy tint in the rear window.

Lariat

The Lariat is priced around $40,000. It has a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine delivering 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. If you want better power, simply swap the engine to a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost or a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine. Other features include LED box lighting, halogen Fog lamps, Sync 3, an eight-inch productivity screen, MyKey, and rear power sliding glass window with privacy tint.

Raptor

The Raptor comes with a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine that can maneuver its way smoothly around all kinds of roads be it rugged terrain or paved pathways. Achieving 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque, this high-performing engine generates even more power than the previous 6.2-liter V8 offered. It has most of the features of the Lariat, along with quad-beam LED headlamps and LED tail lamps with a black surrounding. Exterior upgrades include cast aluminum running boards, heavy duty front and engine skid plates, and a unique grille with Ford in block letters.

King Ranch

Yes, this version is slightly pricey, but it comes with loads of technological advancements and a sturdy 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine capable of 395 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. It has a remote tailgate release and 110-volt/400-watt power inverter on the instrument panel. The color touchscreen is truly praiseworthy as it conveniently displays phone, audio and available navigation functions. Sync 3 also allows your King Ranch to connect to Wi-Fi.

Platinum

The Platinum version costs almost $55,000 new, and has worked hard to surpass the King Ranch. The standard Platinum equipment includes automatic high beams, black carpet flooring with unique front and rear mats, rain-sensing wipers, and a black leather-wrapped steering wheel. Notable improvements include the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert that offer excellent coverage as you drive.

Limited

If you don’t mind stretching your budget, go for the Limited (the most expensive F-150 till date). It incorporates all features of the Platinum, along with a 360-degree camera with a split-view display, adaptive cruise control and collision warnings with brake support. A lane-keeping system, black mesh grille insert, and satin chrome door handles with a boxy color bezel complete the trim. The engine is a 3.5-liter V6 eco boost capable of 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.

F-150 trucks are smooth, efficient, and reliable – you are spoiled for choice when it comes to trim options!

A powerful engine is one of the key aspects that define whether a car is a good or bad one. While technology has advanced greatly nowadays, there have been times when it has failed miserably in terms of car engines.

Here is a list of the best and worst engines over the years – take a look:

Best Engines

Chevrolet small-block V8

The small-block Chevrolet is the definitive American V8. Ever since its introduction in the year 1955, GM and its subsidiaries have made over 100 million small-block V8 engines. The reason for its popularity was the engine ran smoothly and could be easily modified if you wanted more power. The small-block Chevy has powered Le Mans class-winning race cars, bread vans, compacts, sedans, pickup trucks and everything in between

Ford flathead V8

The Ford Model T completely changed the way people drive cars, with the Ford flathead V8 playing an integral role even though it is technically not the first V8 to run super fast or the first mass-produced version. But it was the first V8 that was easily affordable to the masses. Suddenly, the average family could afford a car that could go 60 mph! The name stems from the fact that the valves are seated in the block and the head is a perfectly flat “lid” that simply bolts onto the deck.

Duesenberg straight eight

The Duesenberg J is touted to be one of the most classic American cars to be made. These regal, two-tonne locomotives of chrome and lacquer paint were the pinnacle of the automotive world when new. There were three versions of the 6.9L engine, made between 1928 and 1937. The naturally aspirated version made an impressive 265 horsepower. But Duesenberg also made 36 supercharged cars, and those made 320 hp each; top speed of the supercharged ones were over 200 km/h. The SSJ versions were exclusively made for Clark Gable and Gary Cooper with supercharged engines delivering 400 hp.

Worst Engines

Cadillac V8-6-4

Engineers at Cadillac made a valiant effort back in 1981, to design an engine with cylinder deactivating capabilities. The V8-6-4, as it was called, could eliminate or activate two cylinders at a time as power requirements decreased or increased. However, the custom hydraulic lifters were operated by solenoids that often failed, and when they didn’t engage accordingly lifters would collapse and valves couldn’t do their job. This made throttle hesitation a major issue for the V8-6-4, and when cylinders were deactivated enormous amounts of lag could be felt, especially in such a heavy chassis.

Mitsubishi 3-cylinder

The Mitsubishi Mirage’s naturally aspirated 3-cylinder could only deliver 78 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque. The 1.2 liter engine offers extremely slow acceleration, so traveling along the highway is not only tedious but also quite dangerous. Vibration and other noises were common complaints as well.

Mopar 2.2-liter

This engine was launched with a lot of hullabaloo but sadly it couldn’t live up to its hype as it quickly began to be called the “rod knocker”. Everything from the Dodge Daytona to minivans were receiving these powertrains in the 1980s, and almost all of them met the same fate in due time.

Before buying any vehicle, check the engine and conduct research to see if its any good, or else your money goes down the drain.