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

The Ford 351 Windsor and the Ford 351 Cleveland 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 351 WindsorFord 351 Cleveland
EngineFord 351 Windsor (351W)Ford 351 Cleveland (351C)
Displacement352.2 ci (5.77 L)351.9 ci (5.77 L)
Bore × stroke4.002" × 3.500"4.000" × 3.500"
Cylinders88
Compression ratio8.3:1–10.7:18:1–11:1
Factory rating140 hp–290 hp164 hp–330 hp
Blockcast ironcast iron
Headscast ironcast iron
Rod length5.956"5.780"
Deck height9.480"–9.503"9.206"
Weight (approx.)460 lb–525 lb—
Fuelgasgas
Model years1969–19971969–1978

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

Other differences

Ford 351 WindsorFord 351 Cleveland
Deck height9.480 in (1969-70); 9.503 in (1971-on)9.206 in
Cylinder headsInline wedge valves (20-degree valve angle); wet intakeCanted (poly-angle) valves; 2V heads small ports and open chambers; 4V heads large ports, closed chambers 1970-71, open 1972-74; dry intake

Which cars got each engine

Ford 351 WindsorYears
Ford Bronco1983–1996
Ford F-1501983–1996
Ford F-2501984–1997
Ford Crown Victoria1981–1991
Ford Fairlane1969
Ford Torino1969
Ford 351 ClevelandYears
Mercury Cougar1969–1973
Mercury Monterey1971–1973
Ford Ranchero1972–1978
Mercury Montego1972–1976
Ford Mustang1971–1972

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