Ford Prefect E493A See specifications below illustration. To FORDS page Page 181 |
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Engine: 4 Cylinder in line, sidevalve
Bore & Stroke: 63.5mm x 92.5mm Displacement: 1,172cc Compression Ratio: 6.16 to 1 Carburettor: Zenith downdraught Max power: 30.1bhp at 4,000rpm Max speed: 61.1mph 0-50mph: 22.8sec AFC: 33.2mpg Construction: Pressed steel body on ladder type chassis Transmission: Rear wheel drive, 3 forward speed Clutch: single, dry plate Propshaft: enclosed in torque tube Wheels: 16in bolt-on easy clean, ventilated pressed steel Tyres: 5.00 x 16in Brakes: Girling mechanical 10in drums |
Steering: worm & nut, 2 turn lock to lock
Suspension F & R: transverse semi-elliptic leaf, Dampers: Armstong double acting Wheelbase: 7ft 10in Track: 3ft 9 Overall length: 12ft 111/2in Overall width: 4ft 8in Overall height: 5ft 31/2in Ground clearance: 85/8in Unladen weight: 161/2cwt Front/rear weight distr: 51/49 Tank capacity: 7 gallons Production: 1949-53 192,229 built Price new in 1949: £412 16s 8d inc P.Tax |