1939 Ford V-8 Engine Sales Brochure. What's under the hood? The Ford Quality V-Type 8-Cylinder Engine. Topics covered. Ford puts a high-priced engine in a low-priced car. Performance improves as cyliners increase. V-type engines hold world records. V-type compactness gives more room. V-type means shorter crankshaft, less vibration. Quality and precision match fine design. Mountains, jungles, races prove V-8 dependability. Gas economy is not determined by the number of cylinders. Every day owners prove V-8 economy. 8-cylinder quality all the way through. Feel the difference a V-8 engine makes.