- Sep 18, 2002
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Reading threads about towing and such, I realized that I would hate it if I had to tow a boat or carry manure, because I would have to get a lumbering full size truck.
Why is it that compact pickups have lower cargo and towing capacities than larger trucks? Why does the size of the truck matter? It's not the engine size. You can get a Tacoma/4Runner with the same engine as a Tundra. And I don't see why the suspension, drivetrain, and chassis have to be any weaker on a smaller truck.
If you don't agree on the size being a non issue, look at trucks like Ford's F series. An F-250, F-350, and F-450(?) are all the same size, with the only difference being the components and chassis (I assume), maybe different engines available. Is it just marketing?
Why is it that compact pickups have lower cargo and towing capacities than larger trucks? Why does the size of the truck matter? It's not the engine size. You can get a Tacoma/4Runner with the same engine as a Tundra. And I don't see why the suspension, drivetrain, and chassis have to be any weaker on a smaller truck.
If you don't agree on the size being a non issue, look at trucks like Ford's F series. An F-250, F-350, and F-450(?) are all the same size, with the only difference being the components and chassis (I assume), maybe different engines available. Is it just marketing?