Engine characteristics, perhaps, also play a role.
I remember many years ago driving my brothers 1968 GTO, with automatic transmission. On flat ground it would idle at 35 mph. Anywhere with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less required that you ride the brakes.
My TV is way more truck than I need for the TM. If I just gently rest my foot on the gas pedal I will be going 65mph. I have to hold my toes up to drive slower than that. This is very tiring on my leg, so I use cruise control as much as possible.
6 liter engines are not very good at low speeds, on flat ground, at sea level.
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