Model specs

1959-1962 FORD Popular/Anglia/Prefect 100E

Overview

Unitary construction reached small Fords in 1953 with the 100E models. Looking like scaled-down Consuls and Zephyrs 100Es came in basic two-door Anglia form or as the higher-spec Prefect, with four doors. Sidevalve engine technology persisted even though the all new 1172cc engine just happened to be exactly the same capacity as that in the old Anglias and Prefects. When the 105E Anglia was launched in 1959 the 100E became the Popular, a no-nonsense, low budget machine intended to lure customers away from the Mini.

Production: 572,510

Price at launch: £348

Price (excellent): £2250

Price (good): £1750

Price (average): £800

Price (project): £300

Performance

0-60mph:33.2secs

Top speed:68.3mph

Power:36bhp

Torque:52lb/ft

MPG:30mpg

Engine

Configuration:in-line four

Aspiration:normal

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring

Suspension Rear: Live rear axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers

Drivetrain: front-engine RWD

Steering: N/A

Bodyframe: metal monocoque

Transmission: Three-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 3842mm

Wheelbase: 2209mm

Width: 1537mm

Height: 1505mm

Weight: 749kgs