1925 vs 1926: Driver Comfort

[David Conwill]

What’s more comfortable to drive, a ‘23-‘25 open car, or the same body style in ‘26-‘27? I’ve heard that the Improved Car sacrificed knee room for that stylish low cowl, true?

I’m 6'1", and I’m sure no T roadster or touring is going to be super comfortable, but I’m curious as to what might be better.

-Dave

 

[Willie in Houston]

David, the earlier car is definitely the more confortable. 1926/27 touring cars are very tight for a tall or large person. I am 6'3" and find a severe lack of leg room and also I find that I am sitting on my tail-bone, not comfortable.
The earlier teen cars are even more comfortable.
Have fun with those T's

 

[CharlieB]

Had a 27' Tudor and now a 23' Touring. Don't know if it was a combination of the "bucket" type front seats and the inboard tank + my height, but I find the Touring is an easier ride. I hesitate to use the word comfortable.

 

[Lar]

Style or a tiny bit more comfort, at 6'1 myself I'll tell you I get stiff in my 26 rdstr, on the other hand my friend with his 26 will go on 5-6 hr rides and spend the night somewhere and he's in his 70s and 6' ????? we all hurt differently. 1916 touring very comfortable, can't wait till it's 100 and drive around in a 100 yr old car.