The Stanley Steamer

The X-Men used a SOLO Hot Map to compare the Stanley Steamer and the Model T Ford after reading 'The Steam Powered Car' by Pat Quinn.

The Stanley Steamer was a steam powered car invented by twin brothers Francis and Freelan Stanley. This car ceased production in 1924 due to the popularity of Henry Ford’s Model T Ford. Both cars shared some similarities and differences.

Fuel and Exhaust - Angelika and Sativa

The Stanley Steamer and the Model T ford both ran on fuel. However different fuel were used to power the vehicles. For instance: The Model T ford ran on burning petrol whereas the Stanley Steamer ran on steam. Another similarity is that both vehicles produced exhaust fumes. The Stanley Steamer only produced a little exhaust compared to the Model T Ford which produced smelly fumes.

Engine Parts - Liam, Arav and Connor.

The Stanley Steamer had only a few moving parts while the Model T Ford cars had a lot of moving parts which meant they had a greater chance of breaking down, not as convenient to replace parts and more complicated for the driver

Started without a key - Sarah and Siya

Both the Stanley steamer and the Model T ford started without a key. The Model T ford started with a crank that you had turn to start the engine. The Stanley steamer was very different from the Ford because you only needed a match.

Overall we believe the Stanley Steamer was a better vehicle because it produced fewer fumes meaning they would be less pollution in the atmosphere, it had fewer moving parts which reduced the need to replace lots of parts if the car stopped working and you only needed a match to start the car saving time and effort. In the future car manufacturers may take some ideas from the Stanley Steamer such as making their cars produce fewer exhaust fumes, use an alternative to petrol and make them easier to start.