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Well when in doubt go backwards. The new V8 is a push rod engine. Yup back to the 60's. The fuel consumption of the V-10 finally doomed it. Ford Technically the design and block was already available. Remember the 7.3 Bravo, originally a Navistar family in Marine use. Then of course the 7.3 Diesel. Not opposed but find it hard to replace the V-10 Reliability. The RPM HP/Torque curve has been lowered to meet user demands. The real deal is the six speed transmission it's married to. Now remember a V-10 has a five speed. GM's and Dodges use of the Allison paved the way.
It will be interesting to see the real HP/Torque numbers of the V8 and hear MotorHome owners of the new combination speak.
Then again another issue for change as always is emissions. The V8 a cleaner burn.
In retro spec let's hope for the best and hope for the V-10 engine life.
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