Originally Posted by
hodges710
Besides the bolt count for the valve covers and flywheel, are there any pros/cons between the two. I have the Romeo 4.6 (W) and I am very happy with it for what I use it for.
There are some other differences (you can do a search on Google for some of the details) but functionally I don't think that either is a "better" engine. Again, I think it is pretty stupid and pointless for Ford to have designed two 4.6 engines that are so similar but yet with some differences.
The Romeo was generally used in more cars (Mustangs and Crown Vics) and the Windsor was more often used in pickups, but most vans and Explorers had Romeos. (The aluminum block 4.6's were used in Explorers and some were found in Expeditions as well--all aluminum block motors were Romeos.)
There are a lot of vans, Crown Vics, and Town Car limos that have gone 300-500,000 miles on Romeo motors.
George