Why do some large displacement engines create less power than smaller engines?

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For example, why does 5.7L V8 Tundra Engine make 381HP/401 pound-feet and a 2.3L 4Cyl Focus RS make 350HP when other V8’s can make ~700HP.

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The engine in the focus is turbo charged, thus forcing more air into the engine. With more air requires more fuel. More of both creates more power. Where the v8 in the tundra I believe is naturally aspirated, so the only air getting into the engine is being sucked from the engine itself without any assistance from a turbo or a supercharger.

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