Which is better: the 454 chevy or the 460 ford?
On One Hand: 460 Has PotentialThe Ford 460 has a big bore and relatively short stroke, with plenty of room left in the block for a stroker crankshaft. Cheap to buy, easy to find and just waiting for a massive 54-cubic-inch crankshaft, the 460 seems like a slam-dunk winner. What’s more, 500 horsepower and 570 foot-pounds of torque are attainable with basic hot-rodding tricks, and 1800+ horsepower isn’t out of the question if you don’t mind aluminum heads.On the Other: Chevy Has SupportNo matter how much potential an engine has, it’ll only ever be as good as the money you put into it. The 454s have long been the darlings of drag-racers, top-speed racers and off-shore boaters alike; aftermarket support is practically unlimited, which makes the parts relatively cheap.Bottom LineIt all comes down to a matter of personal preference, but durability and outright power potential are about the same. If you’ve got a 460, the point is kind of moot; any decent engine build will entail using big-blo
