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Old 01-23-2014, 08:31 PM   #86 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I'd be more enthusiastic if a full-size 2015 1/2T pickup weighed less than it's 40- or 50- year-old "low tech" predecessor.
Well, to put on my contrarian hat today.... We DO have full sized 1/2T trucks that are about the same weight as their ~40 year old predecessor...

We just call them "mid-size" now.

Compare the specs of a new Colorado work truck with a 67 Chevy C10. Weight is nearly spot on (lighter if the old truck had a V8), the Colorado actually has a longer overall length but slightly shorter wheelbase. The modern 4-cylinder even makes more power than the old base V8s (when you account for Gross vs Net ratings). I couldn't find the width dimension, and I suspect that is the biggest difference. But, overall the trucks are pretty close in size.

I have a 68 C10. Every time I hop in a newer truck I'm amazed at just how huge they are compared to my little classic truck.
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