Ford Popular 103E 1953-59
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Ford Popular 103E 1953-59 Specifications
below: Magnificent Motors,
Eastbourne 2007
Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
Valves: side, 8
Displacement: 1,172cc
Bore: 63.5mm
Stroke: 92.56mm
Compression ratio: 6.3 - 1
Valves (side): 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: one
Power output: 30bhp at 4,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 60mph
Acceleration: 0-50 mph 38.2secs
Overall fuel consumption: 36mpg

Transmission
3 forward speed manual
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel body on
steel channel chassis

Brakes
Hyraulic, drum all round

Suspension
Front & Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Rack and pinion

Wheels
17in, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 6in
Track F: 3ft 7in
Track R: 3ft 7in
Overall length: 12ft 8.2in
Overall width:4ft 7.9in
Overall height: 5ft 4.2in
Ground clearance: 8.8in
Kerb weight: 1,687lbs
Fuel tank 8.4gals

Production
1953-1959
UK production: 148,020
World total: 580,564
basic price in 1953: £390