Workhorse UFO vs new Ford f53

[Unicorn Driver]

Hi,

I keep on reading how the new f53 is much nicer than the old one to drive etc.

Has anyone driven both a Workhorse UFO and a new f53? And can compare the ride and handing with the two?

I am not considering an f53, this is just me trying to keep up with what's available.

I have driven a lot of 4 and 5 speed f53s and they were not as nice as the UFO to drive.

Thanks,

[Massparanoia]

Originally Posted by Unicorn Driver

Hi,

I keep on reading how the new f53 is much nicer than the old one to drive etc.

Has anyone driven both a Workhorse UFO and a new f53? And can compare the ride and handing with the two?

I am not considering an f53, this is just me trying to keep up with what's available.

I have driven a lot of 4 and 5 speed f53s and they were not as nice as the UFO to drive.

Thanks,

You’re gonna attract a lot of UFO owners who will say theirs is the best thing since sliced bread, however these coaches are getting older and as far as I understand it there isn’t a dealer/service network for workhorse anymore.

That being said the new V8 F53 is very nice from what I hear. I have a V10 with the 6 speed auto and that runs great too.

Inb4 “iT’lL bLoW OuT tHe sParK pLugS”

[Unicorn Driver]

Originally Posted by Massparanoia

You’re gonna attract a lot of UFO owners who will say theirs is the best thing since sliced bread, however these coaches are getting older and as far as I understand it there isn’t a dealer/service network for workhorse anymore.



That being said the new V8 F53 is very nice from what I hear. I have a V10 with the 6 speed auto and that runs great too.



Inb4 “iT’lL bLoW OuT tHe sParK pLugS”

I hear you on that.

I just want to make sure I am not cutting myself off from the f53 when it comes time to upgrade. That could be in a year, or could be in 3 years :-)

[-Gramps-]

There are still Workhorse service centers that can work on the UFO, not many but some. I take mine to Myrtle Beach to someone who can work on all gas chassis, including Ford's, and do it well.

[Unicorn Driver]

I have 2 independent shops and a Cummins that I use

[SKP Kirk]

More of the Ford versus Chevy argument, but at the chassis level.