<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>1972 was a significant year for Ford Motor Company in Detroit with a notable shift in performance engines, including the discontinuation of the 429 Cobra Jet and a decrease in horsepower across models.</li><li>Ford Motor Company only offered a 351 four-barrel engine as its peak option for 1972, with Mercury providing a unique version specifically for the Cougar model.</li><li>The standard performance 351 engine, known as the 351 Cobra Jet, saw variations in horsepower ratings across different Ford and Mercury models.</li><li>Mercury Cougar offered two versions of the Q-code 351 four-barrel engine, catering to a market seeking a balance between performance and luxury.</li><li>The high-performance 351 Cobra Jet required a specific package to upgrade both the engine and associated equipment for the Cougar.</li><li>Marti Auto Works has data on the production numbers of Cougars equipped with the 351 Cobra Jet engine.</li></ul>

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