[domenad]

I have never been impressed with the Ford V8, having driven two vehicles with them. The third Ford I drove was a Mustang with a V6 that had better pick-up and responsiveness than both V8s. That’s more likely a weight issue. But then again, I drove the Lincoln LS with a 6 cylinder, also better than a V8.

[Tenacious 1]

I think Ford’s best to motors ever were the last generation of the 302 and the 300ci In-Line 6.

But I drive pick ups.

[duckworth]

As a Mazda6/626 owner since 1985, I’m glad to see what the 2009 Mazda6 will look like...

(I’m always tickled to think about all the $30K+ Fords and Lincolns that are based on my $15K (after dickering) Mazda6!)

[T. Rustin Noone]

I defer to your greater knowledge of all things Ford, but I can say without fear of contradiction that the 4.4L 296 HP V8 in my BMW X5 is vastly superior to the 3.0L 6 in the same box. Both get crappy mileage with the 6 only a mile or two per gallon ahead of the V8.

[glide625]

that’s because Ford is too cheap to aspirate their 8 cylinder engines which haven’t been retooled since the 1980’s.

[Cobra64]

Too many people forget the final drive ratio consideration.

4.11 rear versus 3.23.