There are many variables to this but I don't see a big issue doing this. ( I've towed lots of stuff.)
Nearly anything can tow anything else, just depends on how far and how fast you want to go.
Some bits.
Two axle trailers are more stable to resisting sway and somewhat less sensitive to tongue weight.
If the brakes on the trailer are working properly, the trailer will not overload the cars brakes, ever.
Springs are only an issue with heavy tongue weights. However since you have altered the rear suspension, you may need to go with stiffer / taller springs. Given you do the race car thing, look at using race springs The 2 1/2 coil over springs will be too small, but the 5" Ford front / 5 1/2" GM front stock car springs would be better.
Load equalizing spring bars between the trailer and car would be a good idea.
Google shows a 91 560SEL to be 4,100 LB , and the F100 about the same.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/765626-1980-ford-f100-curb-weight-2.html
Regarding the original question, I take my 1982 F100 to the landfill frequently and I can tell you that it weighs around 4300 pounds empty. It is a 300-L6 with a T-18 trans, 9" rear, standard cab, long bed. It has an old wood/aluminum cap on it that probably weighs 200 pounds by itself, so the truck without the cap would be around 4100 pounds empty.
Hey fiftyfordfloored,
My 82 stepside with the same motor weighs 4300lbs per our truck scale at work. Actual weight, not stickers. Hope this helps
My son's 1984 F150 SWB with 6 cylinder and 4 speed manual OD = ~3750# at dump scales.
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The F100 should have 5 on 4 1/2" wheels, this means very small brakes / suspension. The 100 series was a very light weight truck, think Ranger but a bit bigger.
An external trans cooler would be a good idea, get one large enough and bypass the rad cooler. For a high capacity off the shelf unit, look at a 01 to 10 Chrysler PT Cruiser. These are wide and short making them easy to fit at the bottom of the rad. There are a couple of variations of this unit so dig around.