Adding tach

[ArdWrknTrk]

Certainly the 5.0 doesn't make any power unless you wring it's neck.  💡
I imagine the 2V 351 is pretty gutless as well.
The H.O. is trying to get there and the 460 is about right for a truck, doing truck stuff.

The only reason I can see for a Windsor in a pickup is to provide an economical (cheap to produce) power plant that can help the average fuel economy numbers and work for all the people that don't ever 'need' a truck, but drive one anyhow, because it supports their ego. (and we're back to my brother's mid-life BMW!  )

But the 300 has torque, and is smooth.
It is ideal for economy and lightweight jobs

[1986F150Six]

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1400393-2015-fall-gtg-oklahoma-chapter.html

Scroll down and you will see a 4000 RPM tachometer in a 1986 F150 with 4.9L engine.

Gary, remember this back in 2015?

[Gary Lewis]

I remember it very well, David.  Good times!