The Ford Anglia E494A was basically the same car as its predecessor, the Ford Anglia E04A. With the same body shell, the main difference was a more modern looking front end design with a twin sloped radiator grille.
The model was produced in the UK from 1949 to 1953.
Rationale
Once again, like its forerunner, it was a basic car aimed at the more affordable section of the UK market. It was the cheapest four whelled car available.
Design
The Ford Anglia E494A was introduced as a replacement for the Ford Anglia E04A.
Chassis
Ladder-Frame
Engine
- 933cc (0.9-litre) side-valve inline-four engine.
- Brake Horsepower: 23 bhp
- Torque: 49 Newton Metres / 36.14 Foot-Pound
- Top Speed: 57 mph (80.5 km/h)
- 0-50mph (0 – 80 km/h) in 38.3 seconds
- Fuel Consumption: 36 miles per UK imperial gallon (9.3 litres/100 km). It should be noted that, a UK imperial gallon is around 4.546 litres whereas a US gallon, is around 3.785 litres, a significant difference of just over 20%.
Brakes
Mechanical Brakes
Gearbox
3 Speed Manual
Suspension
Transverse leaf-spring
Production Locations
Ford Dagenham, UK
Australia 1949 to 1953
Production Run
108,878 units
Still on the Road
Data Unavailable
