well first off, the blocks are completley different . different engine types the 5.0 is ohv pushrod engine and the 4.6 is a ohc or dohc modular, the pushrod will give you more power/torque from take off . the mod motor is a higher rpm engine and makes its power off idle and higher in the rpm range
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