Ford Consul Classic 315 1,498 cc Kent (116E) Sedan
44 kW60 PS59 hp1962–1963
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- Power
- 44 kW 60 PS · 59 hp
- Kerb weight
- 940 kg
- Length
- 4,337 mm
- Displacement
- 1,498 cm³
A 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 44 kW (60 PS) powers the Ford Consul Classic 315 1.5 1,498 cc Kent (116E) sedan. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the Consul Classic 315 1.5 1,498 cc Kent (116E)'s drive to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the Consul Classic 315 range, with 10% more output than the entry 1.3 1,340 cc Kent (109E) (40 kW). The Consul Classic 315 1.5 1,498 cc Kent (116E) is also the best on power-to-weight (64 PS per tonne). In figures, it tips the scales at 940 kg.
What the figures favour in the Consul Classic 315 1.5 1,498 cc Kent (116E)
- Most powerful version of the Consul Classic 315: 44 kW (60 PS)
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 64 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Engine code | 116E |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,498 cm³ 1.5 l · 91 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 44 kW 60 PS · 59 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,337 mm 170.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,651 mm 65.0 in |
| Height | 1,422 mm 56.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm 99.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 940 kg 2,072 lb |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1962–1963 |
| Generation | Consul Classic 315 (1961–1963) |
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