The Essex V4 was a V4 engine from the Ford Motor Company made at their plant in Essex. The engine was available in two capacities, 1633cc and 1996cc, differing only in stroke. This engine was used on the Ford Corsair, Capri Mk I, Consul/Granada Mk I, Ford Zephyr 4 Mk IV and certain models of the Ford Transit van.
Engine Stats
| 1700 V4 | 2000 V4 | |
| Engine | 4 Cyl ohv | 4 Cyl ohv |
| Capacity | 1664cc | 1996cc |
| Bore | 93.67mm | 93.67mm |
| Stroke | 60.35mm | 72.42mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.7 or 9.1:1 | 7.7 or 8.9:1 |
| Max BHP | 76.5 @ 4750 rpm | 88@ 4750 rpm |
| Max torque lbs/ft | 94 @ 3000 rpm | 116.5 @ 2750 rpm |
