10 of our favorite Ford V-8s

5. Windsor V-8 (1960–2002)

Reliable, tunable, and long-lasting—the Windsor family may not be flashy, but it’s everywhere.

From the high-revving 289 K-Code to the legendary 5.0 that sparked the Fox-body Mustang scene, Windsor V-8s kept Ford in the performance game for decades. The 351 Windsor lived in trucks, vans, and even police cars.

The best part? The junkyard still has plenty of hidden gems.
Why it matters: It powered everything from GT350s to Explorers.