First, a turbo diesel is a different animal than a turbo gasoline HP engine. One is designed to work under heavy loads for long periods of time, the other for short bursts of power.
Second, while HP is good, low-to-midrange torque is what pulls the trailer. Comparing typical full load numbers isn't the best way to check for this. These numbers are from a dyno pull with a load at full throttle. Sounds good, but this is very short term. It doesn't match a long hill at speed.
Weight and size make good tow rigs. You also want something with lots of cooling and brakes. These are not areas where the PT has a surplus.
Finally, the suspension and driveline must be able to support and pull the load. The suspension isn't designed for big loads, and while a few might disagree, RWD is the best way to tow. A frame is good, but necessary. Unfortunatly, darn near all unibody cars are not designed with a real strong rear area to attach tow equipment.
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