Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine

[Unit 5302]

Technically the Mustang 5.0 has been around since 1982 so I'd be asking the seller what year that 5.0 is. (Prior to 1982 the engine was referred to as the 302) In 1983-1985 there were two versions of the 5.0 in the Mustang. A carbeurated version with a 4bbl carbeurator, and a CFI (central fuel injected) engine. There were significant differences in the power production of the two engines.

1982 - 157hp@4200rpm, 240lb/ft@2400rpm 2bbl
1983 - 175hp@4200rpm, 245lb/ft@2400rpm 4bbl
1984 - 175hp@4200rpm, 245lb/ft@2400rpm 4bbl
1984 - 165hp@3800rpm, 245lb/ft@2000rpm CFI
1985 - 210hp@4400rpm, 270lb/ft@3200rpm 4bbl
1985 - 165hp@3800rpm, 245lb/ft@2000rpm CFI
1985 - 180hp@4200rpm, 260lb/ft@2600rpm CFI - HO
1986 - 200hp@4000rpm, 285lb/ft@3000rpm HO
1987 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1988 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1989 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1990 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1991 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1992 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1993 - 205hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1993 - 235hp@4600rpm, 280lb/ft@4000rpm Cobra
1994 - 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm GT
1994 - 240hp@4600rpm, 285lb/ft@4000rpm Cobra
1995 - 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm GT
1995 - 240hp@4600rpm, 285lb/ft@4000rpm Cobra

As far as desirability, I'd rate them in this order.

1993 Cobra
1994-1995 Cobra
1987-1988 HO
1989-1992 HO
1993 HO
1985 4bbl
1986 HO
1983-1984 4bbl
1982 2bbl
1985 CFI HO
1984-1985 CFI