The Coyote vs. the Bowtie: Pitting the Coyote V8 against Chevrolet’s “Best” Engines

By 2010, the V8 heart of the Ford Mustang was beginning to show its age. First introduced in 1990, the 4.6-litre V8 litre was the first of the so-called Foord modular engines (referring to the manufacturing process). In the base 2010 Mustang, the engine made 315 hp which in reality wasn’t shabby compared to its rivals like the Camaro or the Challenger.

However, the issue here was not all about engine output. There was also a push in the automobile industry for engines that were not only powerful but also more efficient and economical. It was apparent that Ford had to respond and move away from the traditional small-block V8. Luckily, the carmaker was not unaware of the situation and had been working on a successor for the 4.6-litre V8 powerplant. That replacement was the 5.0-litre Coyote V8 engine.