youre comparing apples to oranges. the 5.0 ford motor also had an additional 1,000 rpm operating range and would run circles around the jeep engine performancewise .

 

Only because of the massive aftermarket for 5.0s.

 

That was my point. Just by looking at the horsepower numbers the Jeep 4.0 is very close to the rated horsepower to one of the top American made muscle cars of the period. In all reality, torque is what wins races on Sunday, horsepower sells on Monday.

 

X2. Finally, someone else that understands power.

 

If we can't keep 223 ft/lb of tq on the ground, where would any extra $ put into more power get us?

 

Digging deeper holes and smoking tires.

 

fixed it for you.