4.2 or 4.0?
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4.2 or 4.0?
Im looking in to getting a new small truck 2001-2003 i either want the 4.2liter f-150 single cab or the 4.0 ranger single/xl. I either want 4x4 or 2wd if 2wd the im oging to pre runner it if 4x4 then put a little lift tiers, the works... I was just woundering which one has more horse power/torq, miles per gallon freeway/city and whats better for sand beause i live in pismo beach and the dunes are just right there. i would also like ur guys opion on wich is better between the two
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Hbombmike
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Hbombmike
Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: 4.2 or 4.0?
I had a 2001 F150 ext cab sport. Had the 4.2 5 speed. It was a great motor! put 120,000 miles on it with NO problems at all. K&n filter with aftermarket exhaust and it was very strong. Got about 20 highway and maybe 17 in town if I stayed out of it.
Man I wish they would put that motor in the Ranger.
Man I wish they would put that motor in the Ranger.
Joined: Jun 2006
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RE: 4.2 or 4.0?
If your lookin to prerun it i would get a 2 wheel drive you will get more travel up front and a better ride. Now if your lookin for power i have a 4.0 ranger and it does just fine in the desert. And if you lookin for a good site for every thing you need www.camburg.com is the best.
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RE: 4.2 or 4.0?
if you want a 2 wheel drive, go for the full size, they handle like a car and ride great, if you want a real 4 wheel drive, buy a ranger with good tires, anyone who has had a ranger can say they have went through stuff that they never even dreamed they could get through, including myself, its just an all around great truck
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RE: 4.2 or 4.0?
definitly the 4.0 RANGER. has all the power you will need, and aint huge (never did like full size trucks). also, nothing looks as good as a Ranger as a 4X4 with a lift and some tires under it. I have a a 94' Ranger 2WD. wish it was 4WD. has a 2.3, so it has great gas mileage, just no power. I test drove a 4.0 manual transmission (i would go with the manual, has lots more power w/ better gas mileage than an automatic)Ranger a month ago, threw me back in the seat, in 2nd i was going 45mph w/o even windin it at all. I'd definitly go with a 4WD Super Cab Ford Ranger with the 4.0L.
