1958 Ford Anglia 100E, UGT 133
In 1959 the old Popular was replaced by a newer version which was in production until 1962. Like the previous model it used a superseded Anglia bodyshell, this time that of the 100E It was powered by a strengthened 1172cc side valve engine producing 36 bhp. The brakes were hydraulic with eight inch drums all round. The basic model stripped out many items from the old model but there was a large list of extras available; on the De Luxe version many of the extras were included as standard. In total 126,115 Popular 100Es were built. 'The Motor' magazine tested a 100E in 1960 and found it to have a top speed of 69.9 mph, acceleration from 0 to 50 mph in 19.6 seconds and a fuel consumption of 33.2 miles per gallon.
In 1960 the manufacturer's recommended retail price of the test car was £494 including taxes, equivalent to 26 weeks' worth of the average UK wage. The magazine commented that it was the lowest-priced orthodox saloon on the British market.
Length: 151.75 in (3,854 mm)
Wheelbase: 87 in (2,210 mm)
Width: 60.5 in (1,537 mm)
Height:57.25 in (1,454 mm)
Curb weight: 1,624 lb (737 kg)
Engine: 1172 cc (71.42 cu. in.) sidevalve straight 4
Engine output: 36 hp (26.84 kW)
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Top speed: 69.9 mph (112.5 km/h)
0 to 50 mph (80 km/h): 19.6 sec.
1958 Ford Anglia 100E, UGT 133
In 1959 the old Popular was replaced by a newer version which was in production until 1962. Like the previous model it used a superseded Anglia bodyshell, this time that of the 100E It was powered by a strengthened 1172cc side valve engine producing 36 bhp. The brakes were hydraulic with eight inch drums all round. The basic model stripped out many items from the old model but there was a large list of extras available; on the De Luxe version many of the extras were included as standard. In total 126,115 Popular 100Es were built. 'The Motor' magazine tested a 100E in 1960 and found it to have a top speed of 69.9 mph, acceleration from 0 to 50 mph in 19.6 seconds and a fuel consumption of 33.2 miles per gallon.
In 1960 the manufacturer's recommended retail price of the test car was £494 including taxes, equivalent to 26 weeks' worth of the average UK wage. The magazine commented that it was the lowest-priced orthodox saloon on the British market.
Length: 151.75 in (3,854 mm)
Wheelbase: 87 in (2,210 mm)
Width: 60.5 in (1,537 mm)
Height:57.25 in (1,454 mm)
Curb weight: 1,624 lb (737 kg)
Engine: 1172 cc (71.42 cu. in.) sidevalve straight 4
Engine output: 36 hp (26.84 kW)
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Top speed: 69.9 mph (112.5 km/h)
0 to 50 mph (80 km/h): 19.6 sec.