The most obvious difference between the 318 and 360 is their engine size. The 318 has a displacement of 5.2 liters, while the 360 has a displacement of 5.9 liters.
2. Cylinder Head
The cylinder heads on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller combustion chamber size and smaller intake and exhaust ports. The 360 has a larger combustion chamber size and larger intake and exhaust ports.
3. Pistons
The pistons in the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has flat-top pistons, while the 360 has dished-top pistons.
4. Camshaft
The camshaft in the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller valve lift and shorter duration than the 360. The 360 has a larger valve lift and longer duration.
5. Intake Manifold
The intake manifold on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller, two-barrel carburetor intake manifold. The 360 has a larger, four-barrel carburetor intake manifold.
6. Exhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller, two-port exhaust manifold. The 360 has a larger, four-port exhaust manifold.
7. Flywheel
The flywheel on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller, 11-inch flywheel. The 360 has a larger, 12-inch flywheel.
8. Starter
The starter on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller, 1.4-kilowatt starter. The 360 has a larger, 1.6-kilowatt starter.
9. Alternator
The alternator on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller, 55-amp alternator. The 360 has a larger, 65-amp alternator.
10. Fuel Pump
The fuel pump on the 318 and 360 are different. The 318 has a smaller, mechanical fuel pump. The 360 has a larger, electric fuel pump.
