Finding
your ideal axle ratio will be a compromise.
Not exact matches
Ford says the new rear
axle ratios (3.31 for the manual, 3.15 for the automatic) are
ideal for both cruising and all - out acceleration runs.
To select the
ideal gear
ratio, you must take into account vehicle weight, engine camshaft specs, the powerband, optimum engine rpm, intended vehicle use and the
axle gear
ratio.
The standard 2.73 rear
axle provides an
ideal blend of cruising fuel economy and acceleration, aided by the wide
ratio spread permitted through the use of six forward speeds in the gearboxes.