Ford 6.0 vs 7.3 Power Stroke: What's the Difference?

The Ford 6.0L Power Stroke and the Ford 7.3L Power Stroke differ in displacement, bore × stroke, compression ratio, factory rating. The table puts the factory specs side by side; each engine's own page has the full specs.

Specs side by side

Ford 6.0L Power StrokeFord 7.3L Power Stroke
EngineFord 6.0L Power Stroke (Navistar VT365)Ford 7.3L Power Stroke (Navistar T444E)
Displacement368.0 ci (6.03 L)449.4 ci (7.36 L)
Bore × stroke3.819" × 4.016"4.051" × 4.358"
Cylinders88
Compression ratio18:117.5:1
Factory rating235 hp–325 hp210 hp–250 hp
Blockcast ironcast iron
Headscast ironcast iron
Rod length——
Deck height——
Weight (approx.)—920 lb
Fueldieseldiesel
Model years2003–20091994–2003

Where versions of an engine differ, the table shows the range across them. Ratings are the makers' published figures.

Other differences

Ford 6.0L Power StrokeFord 7.3L Power Stroke
Factory recall (7.3)--NHTSA 07V-553: 1997-2003 heavy-duty trucks with 7.3L diesel - camshaft position sensor may work intermittently and stall the engine

Which cars got each engine

Ford 6.0L Power StrokeYears
Ford Excursion2003–2005
Ford Super Duty2003–2007
Ford Econoline / E-Series2004–2009
Ford F-650 / F-7502004
Ford 7.3L Power StrokeYears
Ford F-2501994–1997
Ford Super Duty1999–2003
Ford Excursion2000–2003
Ford F-650 / F-7502000
Ford Econoline / E-Series1995–2000

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