What mechanical engineers call a square engine has equal bore and stroke.
Historicly, those engines have been the longest lived. Those would not produce 1 horse power per cubic inch displacemnt though. Their avaerage was closer to 3/4 hp per cid.
Wouldn't that suggest that a stroker 360 (4 inch bore with a 4 inch stroke) would last longer than a non stroker? And dont most stroker 360 make around 400 hp, more than 3/4 hp per cubic inch, closer to 1hp per cubic inch. Not trying to be a smart alek but I am curious