Ford Essex V4 engine

Ford Essex V4
Ford Essex V4 in a 1966 Zephyr
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production1965 - 1977
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated 60° V4
Displacement
  • 1.7 L; 101.5 cu in (1,663 cc)
  • 2.0 L; 121.8 cu in (1,996 cc)
Cylinder bore93.66 mm (3.69 in)
Piston stroke
  • 60.35 mm (2.38 in) (1.7 L)
  • 72.42 mm (2.85 in) (2.0 L)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialCast iron
ValvetrainOHV, two valves per cylinder
Valvetrain drive systemGears
Compression ratio7.7:1 / 8.9:1 / 9.0:1 / 9.1:1
Combustion
Fuel systemFord 1250 1-bbl carburettor
Weber 32/36 DGAV 2-bbl carburettor
Fuel typePetrol (leaded)
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output
  • 73 bhp (54 kW; 74 PS) (LC 1.7 L)
  • 92 bhp (69 kW; 93 PS) (HC 2.0 L)
Torque output135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) (1.7 L)
166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) (2.0 L)
Dimensions
Dry weight148 kg (326 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Zephyr engine (4 cylinder)
SuccessorFord Pinto engine

The Essex V4 is a V4 petrol engine manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1965 to 1977. The engine was available in both 1.7 L and 2.0 L capacities. Designed by Ford of Britain, the Essex V4 was produced at a plant in Dagenham, originally in the county of Essex, later part of east London. The engine was used in the Ford Corsair, Capri Mk I, Consul/Granada Mk I, Ford Zephyr Mk IV and the Ford Transit Mk I van.