Smyrna times., 1927-11-30
NEW FORD AUTO Which GOES
ON DISPLAY FRIDAY, THE TALK
ALREADY A FINE IMPRESSION
REACTS TO CHANGES MADE
New Ford a Different Car in Every
Way Having Gear Shift and Many
Points Found in Higher Priced Cars

Points Found in Higher Priced Cars
After six months Of dsaying moth
ing but saving wood" Henry Ford
today announced the specifications Of
the new Ford car which succeeds his
famous Model T. A bare listing of
those specifications presents a picture
of an automobile that in performance,
appearance and mechanical features
has heretofore been associated with
considerably higher price class.
Unusual speed and acceleration are
among the outstanding features of the
new car. 1t is announced as being
able to make 55 to 60 miles an hour,
with ease. In recent tests it has made
even more without difficulty. What is
more important, it is stated that when
travelling at such speeds, it holds the
road easily, and with comfort to driv-
er and passengers. It is also stated
with equal positiveness, however, that
it performs in an equally spectacular
manner on bad roads. In its design,
Mr.. Ford has held to his original idea
Of car which can meet all conditions
and types Of roads.
Approaching the constantly increas-
ing Importance of acceleration, the
Ford Motor Company has given a
great deal Of study to this feature Of
the new car. In high gear tests with
two passengers in a Tudor sedan it
has shown an acceleration Of from 5
~. Q IL -aan,,Ic
The new Ford car also introduces
new type Of four-wheel brakes. An
exclusive Ford development, they are
of the mechanical, shoe-expanding
type, and are self-centering. The
brake pedal and the hand brake each
operates all four brakes. 1t is stated
that this is the most reliable and
simplest type of four-wheel brakes,
and also the easiest to adjust, all ad-
justments being made from the out
side without removing any parts.
An engine that is practically vibra-
tionless develops 40 horsepower at p
200 revolutions per minute. This low
revolution speed in ratio to the high
horsepower is illustrative of the un-
usual efficiency of the engine. Also,
it means longer life, the lower engine
speed insuring less wear on engine
parts. The low revolution speed is
also a substantial factor in lessening
vibration. The bore is 3B inches,
stroke Az inches. The unusually
large crankshaft, which is both stati-
cally and dynamically balanced,
weighs % pounds. This balancing,
combined with the ightness of alum
mum alloy pistons, further combine to
reduce vibration and increase riding
and driving comfort and safety.
In addition to freedom from vibra-
ton, it is announced that the car is
unusually quiet, great deal Of atten-
ton having been paid to this feature by
the Ford engineers. In the engine, the
timing gears are made Of bakelized
fabric, which is much quieter than
metal. The cams on the camshaft
have been SO designed as to prevent
valve clicking.
The coachwork of the car is as dis
tinctive as its performance. There is
a noticeable European touch in line
and contour. 1t is not only designed
for exterior beauty, but has as well
the interior roominess, convenience
and luxurious appointments to be
found in much higher priced automo-
biles. On an instrument board of sat
Unfinished nickel are mounted the
speedometer, gasoline gauge, am
meter and ignition lock, with a dash1
light in the center. The new military
type sun visor, with crown roof and
round corners, are features Of the
closed models. Unusually narrow pill
lars and very wide doors and windows
give maximum vision. Nickeled rad
iator shell and headlamps further ac-
centuate the exterior attractiveness,
while choices Of four colors in py-
roxyin finish are offered.
Simplicity in design has also been
carried To the ignition. There is only
one coil, in a waterproof case. There
are NY vibrators to adjust. and no ex-
posed cables to work loose or short
circuit from water. The distributor
is located in a readily accessible posi-
tion on top Of the engine.
Centrifugal water pump, large rad
iator and airpIane propeller-type fan
provide a cooling system which makes
the car very difficult to overhead, ex-
cept from abuse, such as running
without enough oil, or dry radiator.
From 20 to 30 miles to gallon Of
gasoline, depending upon driving
speed, Is the gasoline consumption
announced. Feed to carburetor is by
gravity.
The oiling system, also a distinc-
tive Ford design, is a combination Of
pump, splash and gravity feed. The
new transmission is Of the selective
sliding gear type, with standard shift,
three speeds forward and one reverse.
The main shaft runs on ball bearings,
the counter-shaft on roller bearings
and 49, t,o.yeraa idlar IN bronze bear