I’ve Driven & Towed With Almost Every 1500 Engine — Here’s my Half-Ton Engine Rankings BEST to WORST

I Rank every 1500 truck engine from Best to Worst in 2026 as a Diesel Mechanic who has driven, reviewed and Towed will all Engines as to which engines I would buy in 2026!

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What I Use:
6.4L HEMI
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7.3L POWERSTROKE
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I rank every single 1500 / half-ton truck engine on the market from worst to best, based on real-world driving, towing, ownership experience, and mechanical design — not just spec sheets.

Over the years, I’ve driven, towed with, reviewed, and tested roughly 90% of the engines in this segment, putting them through real duty cycles including highway towing, mountain grades, daily driving, fuel-economy loops, and long-term ownership considerations. This video is the most complete engine breakdown I’ve ever done and is meant to act as a true buyer’s guide for the 2026 half-ton truck segment.

We’ll cover what actually matters: reliability, power delivery, towing performance, fuel economy, drivability, complexity, long-term maintenance, and where each engine makes sense — or doesn’t. A couple of engines I haven’t personally driven yet are still included and clearly explained.

Whether you’re cross-shopping Ford, GM, Ram, Toyota, gas vs turbo vs diesel, this video will help you choose the right engine for your needs, not the hype.

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Raptor Engines
01:13 - Toyota 3.4L Twin Turbo I-Force Engines
03:53 - 6.2L L87 V8
06:56 - 3L Duramax Diesel
10:09 - 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid
11:48 - HO 3L Hurricane
14:25 - 3.5L EcoBoost
16:36 - 3.6L Pentastar
19:13 - 5.3L L84 V8
21:51 - 2.7L TurboMAX
26:10 - SO 3L Hurricane
30:24 - 2.7L EcoBoost
34:04 - 5.7L Hemi V8
39:45 - 5L Coyote V8