Ford 385 series

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine series
gptkbp:application commercial vehicles
trucks
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid cooling
water-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 370 to 460 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain OHV
gptkbp:engine cast iron
longitudinal
cylinder head with removable intake
engine code on block
open-deck
gptkbp:engineConfiguration V8_configuration
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V8
multiple variants available
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
distributor ignition
carbureted or fuel injected
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ford 385 series
gptkbp:introduced 1970
gptkbp:isMarketedAs widely available
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:notable_feature high torque
heavy-duty construction
gptkbp:notableDrivers gptkb:Lincoln_Continental
gptkb:Ford_E-Series_vans
gptkb:Ford_F-Series_trucks
gptkb:Mercury_Marquis
gptkbp:performances naturally aspirated
requires regular maintenance
known for durability
varies by year and model
popular in custom builds
common practice among enthusiasts
gptkbp:powerOutput varies by model
gptkbp:produces 1997
gptkbp:productionYears 1970s to 1990s
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Ford_FE_engine_family
gptkb:Ford_460_engine
gptkb:Ford_351_engine
gptkb:Ford_332_engine
gptkb:Ford_385_engine_family
gptkb:Ford_429_engine
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ford_Modular_engine
gptkbp:targetMarket gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:torque varies by model
gptkbp:tuning performance modifications available
common in hot rod culture
gptkbp:weight varies by model