Ford 302 vs 351 Windsor: What's the Difference?

The Ford 302 (5.0) Windsor and the Ford 351 Windsor differ in displacement, bore × stroke, compression ratio, factory rating. The table puts the factory specs side by side; each engine's own page has the full specs.

Specs side by side

Ford 302 (5.0) WindsorFord 351 Windsor
EngineFord 302 (5.0) WindsorFord 351 Windsor (5.8)
Displacement301.9 ci (4.95 L)352.2 ci (5.77 L)
Bore × stroke4.002" × 3.000"4.002" × 3.500"
Cylinders88
Compression ratio8.4:1–10:18.3:1–10.7:1
Factory rating130 hp–230 hp140 hp–290 hp
Blockcast ironcast iron
Headscast ironcast iron
Rod length5.090"5.956"
Deck height8.206"9.480"–9.503"
Weight (approx.)450 lb–460 lb460 lb–525 lb
Fuelgasgas
Model years1968–20011969–1997

Where versions of an engine differ, the table shows the range across them. Ratings are the makers' published figures.

Other differences

Ford 302 (5.0) WindsorFord 351 Windsor
Deck height8.206 in (8.201-8.210 in)9.480 in (1969-70); 9.503 in (1971-on)

Which cars got each engine

Ford 302 (5.0) WindsorYears
Ford Bronco1969–1996
Ford Econoline / E-Series1969–1991
Ford F-1001969–1983
Ford Granada1975–1980
Ford F-1501977–1996
Ford F-2501980–1996
Mercury Grand Marquis1979–1991
Mercury Marquis1979–1982
Ford Crown Victoria1980–1991
Lincoln Town Car1981–1985
Ford Thunderbird1980–1986
Ford Explorer1996–2001
Ford Falcon1968–1970
Ford Galaxie1969–1970
Ford Fairmont1979
Ford LTD1985
Ford Mustang1994–1995
Ford 351 WindsorYears
Ford Bronco1983–1996
Ford F-1501983–1996
Ford F-2501984–1997
Ford Crown Victoria1981–1991
Ford Fairlane1969
Ford Torino1969

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