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There is a big difference between power and stability. I towed with an 89 GMC 1 ton for about 6 years. The trailer weighed right around 7000 lbs loaded. The truck was always stable, but not always first up the mountain. The ole' 454 TBI and TH400 did the job but worked hard. Now I have a long wheel base 3/4 ton 6.0, it tows much better than my old 1 ton. Just as stable with more power and it does not work near as hard.
All 1/2 tons today are lot more capable than my old 1 ton. More power, better brakes etc etc. I imagine a long wheel base half ton would tow circles around my old 89.
I like my long wheel base truck as I tow a 7500 lbs loaded 35 foot overall trailer and I don't get any sway, just some porpising. I think most of my stability comes from the trucks wheel base and how the the trailer axles are spaced. The fact that I have to slow down on some of the larger hills does not affect my stability. Would I like to go faster? Sure, but I am already passing most motor homes, buses and big rigs. So If I don't feel like seeing 4000 rpm, which dosen't bother me, I tuck myself in behind a motorhome or big rig.
Stability is much more important than power/speed.
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Mike, The wife, 2 little ones and 2 dogs.
2017 Silverado 3500HD 6.0 36,500 miles
2012 Passport 3220 BHWE
2000 Trans Am WS6 11 seconds of 1/4 mile goodness.
The rest of the cars don't matter.
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