5.0 vs 3.5

[Donnelly713]

Anyone driven each back to back on the 21s? Which rides nicer?

Not a reliability or mpg thread just asking driving impressions of each.

Thanks

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[Trucky McTruckface]

I ordered a 3.5L back in Feb. I thought I had a change of heart so I ordered a 5.0L in June... My salseman/buddy called me about a week ago and said he has both those engines in 2021s on the lot right now and asked if I wanted to try them out. I drove the 3.5L first, then the 5.0L then the 3.5L again... (I drove to the dealership in my 2019 2.7L) I haven't owned trucks all my life so wasn't hardcore V8 only or anything type of guy and I love my 2.7L as its extremely fun to drive... Well the fun factor on the 2021 3.5L has gone through the roof! I had the biggest grin on my face both times I drove it. When I drove the 5.0L I just couldn't wait to drive the 3.5L again (hence taking it out a second time). I didn't really notice a difference in engine sounds. Both seemed quiet. But it solidified my decision to get the 3.5L for sure. (Still waiting, should be here soonish). I'll tell you though, I went back and forth between the two so many times... Driving them made me 100% confident in my decision... I would highly suggest you do the same if you can as everybody likes different things. I found the 3.5L to be the most fun I have ever had driving any vehicle I have ever driven. I'm going to get a lot of speeding tickets I'm sure... It's got a lot of torque and you can REALLY feel it... Hope this helps in anyway...

 

[MikeG]

Having driven European and Japanese cars most of my life, the 3.5 EcoBoost feels more natural to me. I think the V8 will feel more natural if you've owned lots of trucks in the past.

They both drive extremely well, I don't think you could go wrong with either.

 

[KiloWhiskey]

3.5 > 5.0 but I’m biased lol.

 

[Fisher24]

I just traded in my 2021 3.5 for a 2023 5.0 and I’m loving the 5.0. So much power!

 

[gregs150xlt]

I just traded in my 2021 3.5 for a 2023 5.0 and I’m loving the 5.0. So much power!

and you resurrected a 2 year old message thread!

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