The Ford Custom 500 Cruise-O-Matic is a rear wheel drive road car, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body.
The Ford Custom 500 Cruise-O-Matic's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4.8 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 195 bhp (198 PS/145 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 383 N·m (282 lb·ft/39.1 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission.
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