V8 or V6?

I'm new to this forum, and am lookinf for some advice.
My wife and I are looking at buying an Explorer, and I'm wondering if it is worth me spending the extra money for a V8 as opposed to a V6 engine. It will primarily be used for highway driving and towing will be limited to a camper or boat. I'm curious about the mileage, towing capacities and performance of each.
Thanks in advance for the help!

I'm new to this forum, and am lookinf for some advice.
My wife and I are looking at buying an Explorer, and I'm wondering if it is worth me spending the extra money for a V8 as opposed to a V6 engine. It will primarily be used for highway driving and towing will be limited to a camper or boat. I'm curious about the mileage, towing capacities and performance of each.
Thanks in advance for the help!

I have an 01 with the V8 in it and I can say that the performance of the engine is great even while towing. I towed a 18 foot boat all summer last year and had no problems. And gas mileage is not as bad as other trucks (14/18 is about my average). I would say spend the extra for the V8.