Ford Zephyr engine

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Ford Zephyr engine
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1951-1966
Layout
Configuration	Straight-4 and Straight-6
Displacement	1,508–2,553 cc (92.0–155.8 cu in)
Cylinder bore	79.37 mm (3.12 in) 82.55 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

The Ford Zephyr engine was a line of automotive OHV internal combustion engines that were designed for and unveiled with Ford of Britain's Zephyr/Zodiac and Consul models. The family included both straight-four and straight-six versions. Production began in 1951 and lasted until 1966, when it was replaced by Ford's Essex V4 and Essex V6 engines.