Voodoo 5.2 V8 vs Coyote 5.0 V8
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8
BUY
82/100
+10 points over Voodoo 5.2 V8
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
Voodoo 5.2 V8
Ford
0
/ 100
BUY
Coyote 5.0 V8
Ford
Specifications
Voodoo 5.2 V8
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2016--2020
2015--present
Displacement
5163 cc
4951 cc
Layout
V8
V8
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
526 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€1,000
€500--€2,500
Character
Voodoo 5.2 V8
"Mustang Shelby GT350. Flat-plane crank — Ferrari-like sound from a Ford. Oil consumption by design (track-focused). Some early units had engine tick (valve train). Otherwise very solid."
Coyote 5.0 V8
"Mustang GT. Modern pushrod-free DOHC V8. Ti-VCT dual variable timing. Exceptionally reliable for a performance V8. Oil consumption on track use. No known catastrophic weaknesses."
Issues Comparison
Voodoo 5.2 V8 1
● MODERATE
Valve train tick (early units)
Coyote 5.0 V8 2
● MODERATE
Timing chain/phaser tick (Gen 1)
○ MINOR
Oil consumption on track use