An engine dynamometer measures torque (lb-ft), not mechanical energy (ft-lb); and an engine's "time" is expressed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Since 6.28 ft-lb of work is about equal to 1 lb-ft of ...

Horsepower and torque are the primary measurements of a drivetrain's power. Horsepower, for whatever reason, gets the notoriety and establishes the bragging rights. Yes, more horses mean more power, ...

The highest torque diesel engines ever made have turned up in everything from small commercial vehicles to powerful locomotives to mining equipment and more.

A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. You’d think the touchy topic was the wisdom of wearing a face mask (I ...