FE vs Coyote

[LesMurray]

I thought I'd ask since these are two engines I am considering.

First, let me state that I am not interested in insane power. So either engine would be near stock with maybe mild power additions. I am looking for somewhere around 300+ HP to the wheels with some nice torque numbers. My plan is a spirited street Cobra with the rare occasion of a track date.

The Coyote looks like it delivers nice power at a decent price. This becomes more true with time as Ford is bringing down the price of their Coyote stock and Aluminator crate engines. The FE (for me a 390 block) gives that original look with similar power numbers, but with some extra weight.

Just want to get your thoughts. Some considerations I have are 1) Coyote engines are newer and tuning hasn't been quite figured out yet 2) both Coyote and FE engines are quite large and fill up the engine bay pretty well and 3) transmissions begin to factor in as the larger power numbers will stess the basic Ford T-5 some.

Thanks for your opinions.

Les