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I would choose the supercharged engine over the 6.2 (which is the only other fitting gas engine choice for anyone who would ever see snow, or heavy/constant towing.) then of course everyone loves diesel, but all of those engines would have a niche market.
I would have the 5.4L V8 Supercharged 380hp 450 lb-ft 13/17 mpg because of the base torque numbers, an AWD E.B. sporting 450 lb-ft is a bad beast.
I wouldn't be so worried about the H.P. being at 380 either. The current aftermarket would be able to fill that gap that the 6.2L holds at 31 more H.P. than my choice. and probably way surpass it, + power add-ons are always fun projects (usually)
You just can't beat the sound of a supercharger.
The 5.4L family of engines has been around a good long while that gives me solace in knowing those engines are EVERYWHERE. That means ease of tech. support and replacement parts. (which with a supercharger you will need.)
I'm not sure what the Transmissions for them would be, but my 99 Expedition has the 4r100 trans which is overkill for the triton 5.4 but it can be upgraded to be much stronger pretty easily (I pulled a semi uphill in snow this last winter, he helped too, but C'MON!) so longevity played a role in my choice.
For those reasons I really think the supercharged 5.4 expedition is the one for me. but only if I also get to keep the AWD/4X4, and the good trans. if it would be 2WD then screw a bunch of that, gimme the 6.2. Daddy likes to play and work hard
Ha it just occured to me, an SVT Lightning Expedition?? how ridiculously wonderful, pitty they never did it to the ranger.
im not sure how you came up with the MPG ratings but i think a twin turbo v6 and the diesel would both do far better, at least on the highway mileage.