That changed within a few years, soon leaving the new Plymouth the sole major make in the Ford's price class with a four.Īlthough sharing a common platform, Model Bs and Model 18s came not only in Standard and Deluxe trim, they were available in a large variety of body styles. When Ford introduced the Model A in late 1927, there were several competitors also offering four-cylinder cars, among them Chevrolet, Dodge, Durant, and Willys.
While the V8 was developed from scratch, the B just had an improved four-cylinder Model A engine of 201 cu in (3.29 L) displacement producing 50 horsepower (37 kW 51 PS).ġ932 1932 Ford V8 Standard Tudor Model 18 with optional color-keyed wheels, white wall tires, and side mounts In both models the fuel tank is relocated from the cowl as in Model A and late Model T, where its back formed the dash, to the lower rear of the car, as is typical in modern vehicles thus requiring Ford to include an engine-driven fuel pump rather than rely on gravity feed. While the Model A has a simple frame with two straight longitudinal members, the new car got a longer wheelbase, and an outward curved, double-dropped chassis. The V8 engine was previously exclusive to Lincoln products, which in 1932 switched to V12 engines only.Īlthough there is a certain visual similarity with the predecessor Model A, the car was new. In fact, the new and only slightly more expensive V-8 stole the show, and finally made it obsolete. Its intention was to be a price leader, and as it offered more than the popular Model A, this should have been a winning formula. Other than the engine, and badging on headlamp support bar (later: grille) and hub caps, it was virtually indistinguishable from the V-8. Model B was derived with as few technical changes as possible to keep cost low. The V8 was more popular than the four-cylinder, which was essentially a variant of the Model A engine with improvements to balancing and lubrication. The 221 cu in (3.62 L) V8 was rated at 65 horsepower (48 kW 66 PS), but power increased significantly with improvements to the carburetor and ignition in succeeding years. The Model 18 was the first low-priced, mass-marketed car to have a V8 engine, an important milestone in the American automotive industry. The V8 was marketed as the Model 18 in its initial year, but was commonly known as the Ford V‑8. Rather than just updating the Model A, Ford launched a completely new vehicle for 1932. The 1937 Ford would be the last to use the old 1932 chassis until 1940 when the car line of Ford was completely redesigned. The three car models were replaced by the streamlined Model 48 in 1935 which used the same chassis as its predecessor. The company also replaced the Model AA truck with the Model BB, available with either the four- or eight-cylinder engine. The 18 was the first Ford fitted with the flathead V-8. The V8 was available in the Model 18 in 1932, and in the Model 40 in 1933 & 1934. The Model B had an updated four-cylinder engine and was available from 1932 to 1934.
The term 1932 Ford may refer to three models of automobile produced by Ford Motors between 19: the Model B, the Model 18, and the Model 40. 1932 Ford Model B Standard Tudor 2-door sedanĢ21 cu in (3.6 L) "Flathead" V8 (Models 18 and 40)
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