Is that to "F them in the A"?
In North America, yes. The rest of the automotive industry has been advancing a lot.
I love that BMW get the same power/torque from a 3.0 liter engine as Ford/GM do out of a 6+ liter engine.
And, the 2.7 liter V6 which is going into the new F-150 supposedly makes 325hp.
http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/2015-ford-f-150-weighs-less-th...
You're comparing a 2015 engine to engines Europe have had for 20+ years.
Yes, in recent years the North American manufacturers have caught up a little.. see the newer Ford V8, Jeep with VVT, etc. etc.