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Another name for the basic engine is the Ford Kent, which is indeed the basis for all Formula Ford engines (1600). The 2000 version is used in some other open-wheel formulae, as well. It was originally a pushrod engine, but got an SOHC head at some point from Ford, prior to its use in the Pinto. Cosworth made a DOHC head for the 1600, drove the cams with rubber belts, and called it the BDA (belt-driven type A), which became the spec engine in Formula Atlantic for years before Toyota stepped in. This engine basically made Cosworth as a racing engine manufacturer. The DFV was still in the future (the DFV won more F1 races than ANY other engine, by a wide margin).

Ford, Lotus, and scads of specials builders used the basic Ford block with various heads for all kinds of racing vehicles, inluding title-winning rally cars, sports cars, open-wheelers, etc.

The Kent is nearly worshipped in the UK. And a number of Europe only cars were sold with very special versions on this engine. It's a bit sad the Pinto was such a dog, as it gave this engine a pretty bad rep in the US, undeservedly. In terms of the number of races won, I doubt this engine has any peer.