Ford HSC engine

Ford High Swirl Combustion (HSC)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1984 – 1994
Layout
Configuration	Inline-four
Displacement	2,301 cc (140.4 cu in) (2.3 L) 2,497 cc (152.4 cu in) (2.5 L)
Cylinder bore	93.5 mm (3.68 in)
Piston stroke	83.8 mm (3.30 in) 90.9 mm (3.58 in)
Cylinder block material	Cast iron
Cylinder head material	Cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV 2 valves x cyl.
Combustion
Fuel system	Holley 6149 carburetor CFI (1985-1987) MPFI (1988-1990) SEFI (1991-1994)
Fuel type	Unleaded gasoline
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	86–105 hp (64–78 kW)
Torque output	125–140 lb⋅ft (169–190 N⋅m)

The Ford HSC engine is an automobile gasoline engine from the Ford Motor Company, sold from 1984 until 1994. HSC stands for High Swirl Combustion. It was made in two displacements: 2.3 L and 2.5 L, and used in only two model lines: the Ford Tempo/Mercury Topaz and the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable.