There’s still a lingering debate in the car community over the better engine ... V8. The Flathead might have only had around 80 horsepower, but it exploded in popularity in the 1930s, with Hot ...

Making its debut in 1932 and lasting for two decades on the market before being replaced, Ford’s flathead ... and hot-rod scene, and eventually earned itself a place on Ward’s Best Engines ...

Still, this wasn't enough to hurt Flathead's unmatched hot rod legacy. Ford's MEL engine lacks the legacy of its Flathead V8 predecessor. However, it was a much better engine, designed for luxury ...