Short won't do it, sport. Although top gear is a "higher speed" ratio, it is a lower numerical reduction ratio. First gear is a low speed, high numerical ratio arrangement. Low reductions are called "taller gearing", since they reduce input rpm while maintaining or increasing road speed.
For example, transmission ratios for VN2000 as follows;
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1.22 to 1
4th 0.94 to 1
5th 0.73 to 1
Note that 4th and 5th are both overdive at the trans, with very low numeric ratios.
Remember your hot rod days, when a 4:88 ring and pinion gear would pull wheelies in your Chevelle. The Coupe de Ville, on the other hand, would cruise at 80 almost idling, with it's 2:70 gear.
Dang! Now I feel like that guy who wants to argue torque vs horsepower all day...
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