 The American Ford line of cars gained a new body for 1955 to keep up with surging Chevrolet, although it remained similar to the 1952 Ford underneath.The "Mileage Maker" I6 was bumped up to 223 CID (3.7 L) for 120 hp (89 kW) and the new-for-1954 "Y-block" V8 was now offered in two sizes