Ford Anglia 105E Technical Specifications (1959)

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The following specifications are relevant for the 1959 Model Ford Anglia Prefect
  • Years of Manufacture: 1959 - 1967
  • Number Built: 1,799,482 (all models)
  • Price at Introduction:
    • Basic with Deluxe body: £430
    • British purchase tax: £180 5s 10d.
    • Heater Option: £10 (+ £4 3s 4d. British purchase tax)
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 12 ft. 9.5 in.
    • Total width: 4 ft. 9.3 in.
    • Ground clearance: 6.4 in.
    • Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6.5 in.
    • Front Track: 3 ft. 10 in.
    • Rear Track: 3 ft. 9.8 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Anglia: 1680 lb.
    • Weight distribution:
      • Front: 44.5%
      • Rear: 55.5%
  • Fuel Tank:
    • Rear mounted, 7 gallon capacity
  • General Equipment:
    • Dual electrically operated windscreen wipers
    • Moisture-proof flush fitting headlamps
    • Seperate side lamps
    • Tail and stop lights combined
    • Rear number plate illumination lamps
    • Direction indicators, flasher type operated by self-cancelling switch on steering wheel
    • Rear view mirror
    • Provision for fitment of a radio
    • Optional heater
  • Instruments:
    • Conveniently grouped cluster immediately in front of the driver, which includes:
      • Speedometer
      • Ammeter gauge
      • Fuel gauge
      • Oil pressure light
      • Headlamp main beam warning light
  • Controls:
    • Starter
    • Choke
    • Combined ignition and lighting switch
    • Instrument light and windshield wiper
    • Foot operated headlamp dimmer switch
  • Transmission:
    • Centre shift gear lever
    • Light action synchromesh on top and second gears
    • Helically cut constant mesh gears
    • Oil capacity 1.68 pints
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 9.88:1
      • 2nd: 5.83:1
      • 3rd: 4.12:1
      • Reverse: 16.99:1
  • Clutch:
    • Dry single plate spring-cushioned, hydraulic operation from pedal to heavy duty ball bearing thrust release
  • Rear Axle:
    • Spiral bevel crown wheel and pinion
    • Heavy roller and ball bearings
    • Hotchkiss drive
    • Universal joints have needle roller bearings
    • Axle ratio 4.429:1
    • Oil capacity 1.36 pints
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • n/a
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • n/a
  • 4 Cylinder Engine:
    • Capacity: 996.6 cc / 60.84 cubic inches
    • Type: Watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders, overhead, pushrods
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Detachable cast iron incorporating volume controlled combustion chambers for economy and smooth running
    • Fuel System: Diaphragm type fuel pump mechanically operated. Downdraft carburettor with special zero starter and fitted with combined air cleaner and silencer. Electrical petrol gauge.
    • Bore and Stroke: 80.96 x 48.41 mm (3.187 x 1.906 inches)
    • Power: 39bhp @ 5000rpm
    • Torque: 52.5lb-ft @ 2700rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt battery and coil (battery accessibly located under hood)
    • Distributor with automatic advance and retard operated by mechanical governor weights
    • Sparking plug size 14mm
    • Firing order 1-2-4-3
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent coil springs, anti-roll bar
    • Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
  • Steering:
    • High efficiency worm and peg type
    • Two spoke spring type steering wheel
  • Turning Circle:
    • Left: 32 ft. 2 in.
    • Right: 32 ft. 6 in.
    • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
  • Brakes:
    • Girling hydraulic internal expanding
      • Front: Drum, two leading shoes, 8.0 in. diameter, 1.25 in. wide
      • Rear: Drum, leading and trailing shoes, 8.0 in. diameter, 1.25 in. wide
      • Foot brakes on all 4 wheels, hand brakes on rear wheels only
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels with wide-base rims
    • Rustless steel hub caps
  • Tyres:
    • India tubeless 5.20 x 13
    • Pressure front: 22 lb. sq. in.
    • Pressure rear: 22 lb. sq. in.

Also see:
Ford Anglia Review
Ford Prefect Review
Ford Anglia 100E and Prefect Technical Specifications (1955)
Ford Anglia 100E and Prefect Brochure (1955)
Ford Anglia 105E Road Test (1959)

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