Ford 272 V8 Engine

The Ford 272 engine was a small blip on the screen for the Ford Motor Company and was produced from 1955 to 1957. The 272 was overshadowed a lot by the Ford 292 V8 which was released the same year and used in the all-new Thunderbird. Probably the most popular car that the 272 ever saw use in was the 1955 and 1957 Ford Fairlane. Most of the more family-oriented cars that Ford produced from 1955 to 1957 saw the use of the 272 V8 or the 223 inline six.

Engine Specifications

1955 with 2 Barrel Carb

Max Brake Horsepower: 162 @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque: 258 @ 2200 rpm
Stroke: 3.30
Bore: 3.625
Compression: 7.6
Firing Order: 15486372

1956 with 2 Barrel Carb (Standard Transmission)

Max Brake Horsepower: 173 @ 4400 rpm
Max Torque: 260 @ 2400 rpm
Stroke: 3.30
Bore: 3.625
Compression: 8.0
Firing Order: 15486372

1956 with 2 Barrel Carb (Automatic Transmission)

Max Brake Horsepower: 176 @ 4400 rpm
Max Torque: 264 @ 2400 rpm
Stroke: 3.30
Bore: 3.625
Compression: 8.4
Firing Order: 15486372

1957 with 4 Barrel Carb

Max Brake Horsepower: 190 @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque: 270 @ 2700 rpm
Stroke: 3.30
Bore: 3.625
Compression: 8.6
Firing Order: 15486372