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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
Seems like the design would still be relevant for farm type applications
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No wonder the Model T resembles an agricultural tractor somehow
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where you need a ton for torque and a 20hp engine that would run forever
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I remember some claims that 20hp are enough for a compact car to sustain a cruise speed around 60 to 70 MPH. Gasoline nowadays having a higher octane rating than back in the Model T days could eventually render some of those performance-oriented parts safe for a more "normal" driving, so maybe adjusting the gearing to match would be even more challenging, as the 2-speed transmission is fully integrated to the engine block.