Ford 302 vs 318

LJS30 said
Why is the 318 considered by many a "boat anchor", as one forum member referred to it as, while the Ford 302 is considered a capable little motor for hot rodding? You have a Mustang with a 302 and it's considered hot while anything Mopar with a 318 has a "boat anchor". Maybe I am wrong but it seems like the 318 doesn't seem to get respect.

The primary reason was the 318 was never produced by the factory in performance trim where the 302 Ford as well as the 302 chevy motors were.