is 40mpg canadian similar 40 american units with just more Moosehead and fries with curd gravy?
all kidding aside, i too think the 750 would be fine for either engine. and i'd probably run it rather than buying something new and eating into my hookers & blow budget. but i see "stock 5.9" and "2.76 gear" in a barge and i think: eh, 600 would be fine. probably run out of breath about 90mph in 2nd tho. but it'd be super responsive around town and get okay-ish mileage on the highway. it's not like you're running daytona in the damn thing.
save the DP for the more performance oriented lighter car. it'll work better.