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Power Pullers --The Ultimate Tow Test: Part One
| Three Quarter Tons, SRW, Gas, Crew Cab, 4WD | | | 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 | 2008 Ford F-250 FX4 Super Duty Crew Cab | 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE Crew Cab 4x4 | | Rear Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 4.3 | 3.73 | | Engine Type | HEMI V8 gas | Triton V10 gas | Vortec V8 gas | | Displacement (Liters / Cubic-Inches) | 5.7 / 345 | 6.8 / 415 | 6.0 / 365 | | Horsepower | 345 @ 5,600-rpm | 362 @ 4,750-rpm | 353 @ 5,400-rpm | | Torque (lbs-ft) | 375 @ 4,400-rpm | 457 @ 3,250-rpm | 373 @ 4,400-rpm | | Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 | | Transmission | 545RFE 'Orion' 5-speed auto | 5R110 'TorqShift' 5-speed auto | 6L90 Heavy Duty 6-speed auto | | Fuel Capacity (Gallons) | 34 | 30.5 | 26 | | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - GVWR (Pounds) | 9,000 | 9,600 | 9,200 | | Gross Combined Weight Rating - GCWR (Pounds) | 17,000 | 22,000 | 18,500 | | Measured Curb Weight (Pounds) | 6,180 | 7,420 | 6,120 | | Trailer Weight (Pounds) | 10,500 | 10,500 | 10,500 | | Tow Mirrors Width x Height (Square Inches) | 60 | 58 | 55 | | Spotter Mirrors Width x Height (Square Inches) | 12 | 26 | 25 | | Rear Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 4.3 | 3.73 | | First: | 3 | 3.11 | 4.03 | | Second: | 1.67 | 2.22 | 2.36 | | Third: | 1 | 1.55 | 1.53 | | Fourth: | 0.75 | 1 | 1.15 | | Fifth: | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.85 | | Sixth: | - | - | 0.67 | | Price As Tested | $43,925 | $45,000 (est.) | $36,693 |
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