I am guessing we have forgotten Ford own attempt at this same sort of thing.
lets see, 390 and it anemic 360 clone, 302 and the ever popular 255, and our own 2.3 Ranger 2.0 turd. All were based on proven powerplants, Ford tried to make a more effeciant alternitive and ended up with less power, poor economy and less durability in all cases. Another example is the Lincolns and other full size cars of the late 70's. Had a 460 or the optional 400 for engine choice. Well of cousre the thing to do was get the smaller engine to save fuel. Wrong, too little power for weight of car, overwork the 400, economy goes away and engine was short lived.
lets see, 390 and it anemic 360 clone, 302 and the ever popular 255, and our own 2.3 Ranger 2.0 turd. All were based on proven powerplants, Ford tried to make a more effeciant alternitive and ended up with less power, poor economy and less durability in all cases. Another example is the Lincolns and other full size cars of the late 70's. Had a 460 or the optional 400 for engine choice. Well of cousre the thing to do was get the smaller engine to save fuel. Wrong, too little power for weight of car, overwork the 400, economy goes away and engine was short lived.