F150 5.0 vs F250 6.2 for towing

[FED 387]

Joe-- there is NO comparison with any 1/2 ton VS. 3/4 ton in towing capabilities--- 3/4 ton has beefier suspension/brakes/tires/cooling/frame are all much more "heavy duty" than in a 1/2 ton vehicle-- this gives you more safety,peace of mind and durability to do the job--- not sure what rear gear ratios are available but try to get around a 3:73 better mileage with a sacrafice in acceleration its gonna be slow getting up to speed but once there it will idle down the hiway about 1700RPM at 65 MPH--- Is this a dedicated tow vehicle or is this going to be a everyday driver too?? Get at least an extended cab and if its in the budget get a crew cab gives you much more room inside than a single cab --- If this truck is going to be garaged and you have the typical size garage something to think about is an extended cab short bed is the same length as a standard single cab 8 foot bed pick up--- get the factory platform hitch/wiring harness do not bother with the OEM trans cooler its inside the radiator not an external cooler get an aft mkt one for a motorhome about a 17000-25000 pound range one you'll never over heat it - heavy duty cooling/radiator----LOAD RANGE E TIRES too-just some suggestions if I were buying the truck---if you go with the shortbed truck and you want to put a CAP/TOP on the bed get it when you buy the truck YOU WILL NEVER find a used Super Duty SHORT BED cap very rare and usually junk too and if you do its almost as much as a new one and its always the wrong color!!!
Just some food for thought---Regards FED 387