[Jerry Clayton]

Actually the original 427 was a pretty good street engine--the cars weighed nearly 4000 lbs and 400 horsepower with a narrow 14 in wheel / tire combo was about the limit

Now add a few years of developement-Ford battling Chev 396/427. Mopar 426 Hemis-Nascar, sporty car, drag racing--you have more developement in the Ford than the GM or Hemis-- mid risor, high riser,tunnel port, side oiler, sohc, 4v, 6v, 8v intakes-----
then put that into a 2300 lb sport car? of course the 428 was more streetable, cheaper,and of course better suited to put into the street cars----


Jerry