Wow! 351W vs 4.7 Magnum. Now that's a competition! From what I know of the Windsor, it is a fairly powerful, balanced engine. The Mopar, however is not to be taken lightly. The 4.7 is the DIRECT replacement to the Chrysler 318(5.2L) LA-block V8 that stayed in production from the mid-60's to 2002. Even then it was a beefed up 273. The funny thing about the LA-series of V8's is the sheer number of sizes and variations of it(the V6 in the Dakota is actually a 318 with two cylinders cut off!). Plus, they were nearly indestructible. Chrysler aimed to best the aging V8 with the 4.7 replacing the 318, and the 5.7 HEMI replacing the 360(5.9L, also an LA block). The 4.7 makes somewhat low horsepower ratings(around 230), but it's torque, very much like it's predecessor, is monstrous for the small size of the engine. As in well above a 300 lb-ft rating. Plus, Chrysler knows darn well how to make a good transmission(they OWN Jeep for heavens sake). The Windsor will have a struggle on it's hands, especially with the miles it has on it. Watch out man, that Dodge will haul! I should know, my mom has an '03 Durango!
