Model T Ford

• The first cars weighed 1,199 lbs (545 kg).
  
  
• In 1915 the chassis weighed 1,200 lbs (545 kg), reducing to 980 lbs (445 kg) in 1916. By 1923 the weight had increased to 1,262 lbs (573 kg).
  
  
• By August 1920 a Sedan weighed 1,725 lbs (784 kg), a figure that had increased by August 1921 to 1,875 lbs (852 kg).
  
  
• The 150 lb increase in the Sedan’s weight being due to the inclusion of an electric starter (95 lbs.), demountable rims and a tire carrier (55 lbs). 
  
  
• Weights of other models in 1920 were: Touring (1,500 lbs), Runabout (1,400 lbs) and Coupe (1525 lbs).
  
  
• The introduction of all-steel bodies in 1926 increased the weight of a Model T. The 1926 Tourer model assembled in Australia weighed 1804 lbs (820 kg).
  
  
• The wheelbase of a Model T is 100 inches (254 cm).
  
  
• Wheelbase is the distance between the centre of the front wheel and the centre of the rear wheel.
  
  
• The track width is 56 inches (142 cm). 60 inch (152 cm) track was available by special order.
  
  
• Track is the distance between the centre of the  left and right tire.
  
  
• The length of a Model T car is 134 inches (340 cm) and the standard width 66 inches (168 cm).