given the choice between a "W" series engine and a run of the mill sbc, regardless of displacement, I would take the 348-409 like a duck on a junebug!!
Looks are less important then visiting the gas station more often and leaving a lot more of one's money there.
Exxon and the rest do not need my help to get richer.
Besides unless you plan on racing "The Farm Truck" you will never use what the 409 has. Jeffrey
