Results of bus and coach road test, carried out with 5.9-liter Ford 360 6-cyl diesel engine are presented with respect to fuel consumption, general and braking performance, suspension and road-holding; driver's viewpoint is also summarized; it is concluded that 5.9 liter engine and well-chosen gear ratios give flexibility of performance greater than might be expected; passengers have comfortable and relatively quiet ride although noise level increases rather sharply at motorway speeds.
Ford R192 (360 cu in. Engine) with duple empress 45-seat coach body
Bus Coach
Bus and Coach ; 38 , n 2
1966
6 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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