Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine
 

Howdy out there, i'm a chick and i know hardly anything about cars. I was wondering if someone could tell me what the specs are on the 5.0 mustang engine. I'm looking to buy this ford bronco II and it has this engine in it. I was just curious to see what exactly that means. Thanks everyone! :)

Re: Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine
 

The 5.0L is a great engine and very durable.

The pre-1993 (stock) 5.0L V-8 HP rating was 225, Torque was 300 lb/ft and the compression ratio was 9.0 (used regular gas). The 5.0 had Mass Air, EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) and standard ignition (has a distributor). 5.0 liters of displacement translates to 302 cubic inches, which is a very decent displacement size...not too big - or too tiny. The later Mustang V-8's are a 4.6L displacement or 281 cubic inches, just as a comparison. Gas mileage isn't great (in the high teens, usually) but the performance makes up for that. Highly recommended engine, even in a Bronco.

Re: Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine
 

thanks so much mr. 5 0, your info helped out tremendously. I'm a teenager looking to buy my first car and i'd like something in the small suv range so it's good to know there are people in the world that still know what the hell they are talking about. Haha, thanks again.

Re: Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine
 

It was my pleasure, Vanessa. Good luck with your first new car. :)

Re: Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine
 

good luck vanessa, the 302 is a great engine, check out how many mile's it has & the maintenece that has been done on it also, if possible, mr 5.o know's what he's talking about, l8ter, hope it turn's out ok for you.

Re: Knowledge Needed on 5.0 Mustang Engine
 

Technically the Mustang 5.0 has been around since 1982 so I'd be asking the seller what year that 5.0 is. (Prior to 1982 the engine was referred to as the 302) In 1983-1985 there were two versions of the 5.0 in the Mustang. A carbeurated version with a 4bbl carbeurator, and a CFI (central fuel injected) engine. There were significant differences in the power production of the two engines.

1982 - 157hp@4200rpm, 240lb/ft@2400rpm 2bbl
1983 - 175hp@4200rpm, 245lb/ft@2400rpm 4bbl
1984 - 175hp@4200rpm, 245lb/ft@2400rpm 4bbl
1984 - 165hp@3800rpm, 245lb/ft@2000rpm CFI
1985 - 210hp@4400rpm, 270lb/ft@3200rpm 4bbl
1985 - 165hp@3800rpm, 245lb/ft@2000rpm CFI
1985 - 180hp@4200rpm, 260lb/ft@2600rpm CFI - HO
1986 - 200hp@4000rpm, 285lb/ft@3000rpm HO
1987 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1988 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1989 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1990 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1991 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1992 - 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1993 - 205hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm HO
1993 - 235hp@4600rpm, 280lb/ft@4000rpm Cobra
1994 - 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm GT
1994 - 240hp@4600rpm, 285lb/ft@4000rpm Cobra
1995 - 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm GT
1995 - 240hp@4600rpm, 285lb/ft@4000rpm Cobra

As far as desirability, I'd rate them in this order.

1993 Cobra
1994-1995 Cobra
1987-1988 HO
1989-1992 HO
1993 HO
1985 4bbl
1986 HO
1983-1984 4bbl
1982 2bbl
1985 CFI HO
1984-1985 CFI