1981 Mustang Engine Information – 200 cubic inch I6 (3.3 L Ford Inline 6)
The 3.3L Ford Straight Six
The 3.3 liter, 200 ci engine was used in 1979, 1980 and 1981. However, this was not FORD’s first 200 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine. A 200 ci engine first appeared in the Mustang line in 1965 and ran through the 1970 year run. After that it was just too small to drive the monstrous 1971, 1972 and 1973 Mustangs so it was eliminated from the Mustang engine line and replaced with a bigger 250 cubic inch engine. I had a 200 cubic inch engine in a Falcon back in the 1960’s. Although it was not a fireball, it was very dependable.
Engine Basics
Year
1981
Cylinders
6
Displacement
200 cu / 3.3 liters
Power (hp)
89 hp @ 4,200 RPM
Torque (lb/ft)
143 lb/ft @ 2,300 RPM
Compression
8.7:1
Bore x Stroke
3.660 x 2.700
3.3L Ford V6 Firing Order
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