Explain Like I'm Five | Don't Panic!

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Quinzerrak on 2023-06-27 00:25:12+00:00.

I am somewhat curious to explore how early automobile engines like the Model T worked in the past and what each component did for the car, so if you can't give me an in-depth detailed explanation as to how it worked, could you perhaps direct me to some websites that can elaborate further about their history?