First Drive: Falcon Ecoboost

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Originally Posted by phillyc

The Benz E250 now runs a 1.8L turbo 4.

just to further this point, low capacity 4cyl turbo engines in large cars isn't a new thing and is the way many manufacturers are going. Ford is doing the right thing and its the 'stuck in the past' australian public that need to get with the times.

even F1's will eventually run a 4cyl turbo. it was proposed for 2014 but there was a bit of a revolt so they have now backpedalled and gone to a V6, but a 4cyl will happen.

its the future, like it or not. many manufacturers have shown that there is no compromise. high tech engines coupled with high tech transmissions and applicable gearing and most of these cars are quicker and more efficient than the larger engines of only a few years ago.

having said all that, one major difference between aussie and euro is the building materials. euro's are all lightweight aluminium and large cars are a good few 100kg lighter.