The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Thinking about upgrading from Model A to Early V8

Bruce_MO · 01-10-2026, 12:27 PM

Years ago, a buddy of mine with. Model A Victoria and I did a drive comparison between his A and my ‘32 Victoria. There was a huge difference in smoothness and power, and ride comfort and sense of stability. I have two A’s and they were my first love, but V8’s are so much more comfortable. That said, a Model A will almost always start, and if a V8 sits for a while, you’ll sometimes be messing with it for a while to get it running. They are different beasts, and I love the total engagement of driving a Model A, but if you want more comfort and the ability to feel a bit more confident out in today’s traffic, a V8 is better in my opinion. I’ve never owned a ‘35 or ‘36, but I’m sure they were a solid advancement from my ‘32. And they’re more expensive than something like a ‘42-48. ‘49-53 are better drivers yet. It’s really a matter of taste and desire. It would be great to keep the A and find a nice running V8 in a less costly body style!!??? Good luck; there are no wrong answers with old Fords if you like to drive them.

01-10-2026, 12:27 PM	#2
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 592	Re: Thinking about upgrading form Model A to Early V8 Years ago, a buddy of mine with. Model A Victoria and I did a drive comparison between his A and my ‘32 Victoria. There was a huge difference in smoothness and power, and ride comfort and sense of stability. I have two A’s and they were my first love, but V8’s are so much more comfortable. That said, a Model A will almost always start, and if a V8 sits for a while, you’ll sometimes be messing with it for a while to get it running. They are different beasts, and I love the total engagement of driving a Model A, but if you want more comfort and the ability to feel a bit more confident out in today’s traffic, a V8 is better in my opinion. I’ve never owned a ‘35 or ‘36, but I’m sure they were a solid advancement from my ‘32. And they’re more expensive than something like a ‘42-48. ‘49-53 are better drivers yet. It’s really a matter of taste and desire. It would be great to keep the A and find a nice running V8 in a less costly body style!!??? Good luck; there are no wrong answers with old Fords if you like to drive them.