Ford 144ci specs: 3.50 x 2.50 in (88.9 x 63.5 mm) bore and stroke, shared by all 2 versions. Displacement, compression and factory ratings, plus rod ratio.
| Displacement | 144 ci |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Bore | 3.500" |
| Stroke | 2.500" |
| Compression | 8.7–8.9:1 |
| Advertised power | 85–90 hp |
| Years | 1960–1964 |
| Cylinder head data | 2 of 2 engines |
| Engine | Displacement | Bore × Stroke | CR | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 144ci · 3.5" × 2.5" · 8.7:1 | 144 ci | 3.5" × 2.5" | 8.7:1 | 85–90 |
| Ford 144ci · 3.5" × 2.5" · 8.95:1 | 144 ci | 3.5" × 2.5" | 8.95:1 | 85 |
All are oversquare — bore larger than stroke, which favours revs over low-end torque.
Each engine page carries rod ratio, mean piston speed, bore/stroke character and cylinder head specs where published, and links into the calculators with its dimensions already filled in.