Ford 221ci Specs: 3.50 x 2.87 in

Ford 221ci specs: 3.50 x 2.87 in (88.9 x 72.9 mm) bore and stroke. Displacement, compression and factory ratings for each, plus rod ratio and piston speed.

At a glance

Displacement221 ci
Cylinders8
Bore3.500"
Stroke2.870"
Advertised power145 hp
Years1962–1963

This engine

EngineDisplacementBore × StrokeCRHP
L-code221 ci3.5" × 2.8701"—145

Factory cars with a Ford 221ci

What varies across the family

This family is represented by a single engine in the database: 221 ci, 8 cylinders, a 3.5" × 2.8701" bore and stroke.

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.

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