The Ford Barn

Gene F · 12-02-2023, 02:05 PM

Post #3, and #4: I tell people that are not antique car people (even muscle car guys) that the T was a great car that changed the way we live. However, they are not really usable today for even errands. They are just too primative. The A you can actually drive and use with very few improvements without using the car up every time you take it out of the garage.

T:
47MPH top speed
two wheel brakes at best
not all had speedometers
suspension and steering proved to be very shakey - you have to hold on to the thing all the time.
electric starter and electric headlights didn't come along till late in the run
the ignition coils could be troublesome

Don't get me wrong, the T was a great car. It changed the world. It was the first little car that really worked, and it was affordable.

12-02-2023, 02:05 PM	#12
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: Henry and Edsel Post #3, and #4: I tell people that are not antique car people (even muscle car guys) that the T was a great car that changed the way we live. However, they are not really usable today for even errands. They are just too primative. The A you can actually drive and use with very few improvements without using the car up every time you take it out of the garage. T: 47MPH top speed two wheel brakes at best not all had speedometers suspension and steering proved to be very shakey - you have to hold on to the thing all the time. electric starter and electric headlights didn't come along till late in the run the ignition coils could be troublesome Don't get me wrong, the T was a great car. It changed the world. It was the first little car that really worked, and it was affordable.