Ford Zephyr engine
Ford UK's Zephyr/Consul cars used a new family of engines. The Zephyr engine included both straight-4 and straight-6 OHV engines. Production began in 1951 and lasted through to 1966, when it was replaced by Ford's Essex V4 and Essex V6 engines.
| Ford Zephyr engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1951-1966 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 and Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 1.5–2.6 L; 91.8–155.8 cu in (1,505–2,553 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 79.3 mm (3.12 in) 82.5 mm (3.25 in) |
| Piston stroke | 76.2 mm (3.00 in) 79.5 mm (3.13 in) |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 47–71 bhp (35–53 kW) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Essex V4, Essex V6 |
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