Could it possibly be partially perception? I've never owned a diesel but I believe they are known for their torque where as the gas V10 will rev at higher RPMs. Also the F53 being up front is loud and you can almost feel every moving part as they vibrate.
If you are sure it truly is underpowered, there are many performance upgrades available for diesels too.
One example for Cummins.
https://www.parleysdieselperformance...20%7C%20%24799
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