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Here is my guess:

Bigger: The modular engines are Bigger because of the heads. They are not bigger from a displacement point of view

Better: The modular engines are Newer in design and construction - arguably better. A tuned 4.6 DOHC will give you over 350hp SAE NET and/or about 300hp at the rear wheels.

Faster: The modular engine generaly revs higher than a Cleveland (although that depends). O-60 times can be faster depending on what Cleveland you are comparing to.

All Aluminum V-8: The earlier 1996 thru 2001 4.6 DOHC Cobra engines were All Aluminum. No 5.4 DOHC engine was aluminum except for the Ford GT engine (but that does not fit well).

Computer Controlled: Modular V-8 will do.

ZF Transaxle: Bolts right up to a Modular - Non Ford block engines will require some mods or a different bell housing.

Fits Better than the 351C: 4.6 DOHC modular just drops right in a '73-74L car under the engine screen and you get a flat firewall !!

Sounds like a 4.6 DOHC , Starts like a 4.6 DOHC

I have seen 4.6 DOHCs in DeTomaso's. I have driven one. I am installing one.

My Guess is a Cobra based 4.6 DOHC 1998 to 2001 Modular engine. The engines were made to race.

B.G.