What is ford 272 engine?

The Ford 272 engine is a V8 engine that was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1955-1958. It was the first engine in the Ford Y-block series. The engine had a displacement of 272 cubic inches (4.5 liters) and produced 162 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It had a bore of 3.625 inches and a stroke of 3.3 inches. The engine was typically paired with a three-speed manual transmission but could also be equipped with a two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. The Ford 272 engine was used in several Ford models, including the Thunderbird, Fairlane, and Ranchero.