Editor's Note: Joe Abbin owns Roadrunner Engineering, and Motorhead Mart in Albuquerque, NM. He has also authored three books on Ford Flatheads. For more information, visit: www.RoadrunnerEngineering.com
Most people have noted the recent resurgence of Flathead Ford-powered vehicles at car shows and auto events nationwide. Most of this resurgence results from a rediscovery of the timeless good looks and sound of the classic Flathead Ford. However, even diehard Flathead Ford fans concede that the Flathead is obsolete as a performance engine by today's standards. But is it? What about a street-driven 1934 Ford Tudor sedan with a 276 cubic inch Flathead that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds? Compare this with 3.8 seconds
