Editing Ford CVH engine (section)

===North American NA 1.6===
Standard 1.6&nbsp;L output started at {{cvt|65|hp|kW|0}} and {{cvt|85|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. The early North American engines are built with cast pistons and connecting rods, a low-flow version of the CVH head, flat hydraulic lifters, a 0.229" lift camshaft, 32/32 Weber-licensed carburetor, cast exhaust manifold, and low-dome pistons. Over the years compression ratios ranged from 8.5:1–9.0:1, while power started at {{cvt|65|hp|kW|0}} in 1981, rising to {{cvt|74|hp|kW|0}} by 1985.

A 1.6&nbsp;L High Output (HO) motor became available in late 1982 through 1985. Changes to it included a 4-2-1 header, higher-lift (0.240") camshaft, a 32/34 Weber carburetor, a dual-snorkel air-box, and high-dome pistons making 9.0:1–9.5:1 compression making {{cvt|74|hp|kW|1}} in 1982 and {{cvt|80|hp|kW|1}} in 1983–1985.

A 1.6&nbsp;L EFI motor became an option in 1983 through 1985. It had all the features of the HO (Higher Output) motor but had a totally different intake system to allow for multi-point EFI running on Ford's EEC-IV ECU. The 1.6 EFI shares the same head as the carbureted 1.6 found in North America but without a mechanical fuel pump. The 1.6 EFI engine was replaced by the 1.6 HO in all high-altitude regions, making the 1.6 EFI a rare model.

Applications
* 1981–1984 [[Ford Escort (North America)#First generation (1981–1990)|Ford Escort]]
* 1981–1984 [[Mercury Lynx]]
* 1982–1983 [[Mercury LN7]]
* 1982–1985 [[Ford EXP]]