Did Henry Ford make the 2012 Ford car?
Henry Ford had nothing whatsoever to do with production of any 2012 Ford car. He died in 1947.
What kinds of things did Henry Ford need to know in order to make the Ford?
Business practices, & mechanical engineering skills. Knowledge of the internal combustion engines and all components of the drivetrain.
How many employees did Henry ford need to build the ford?
I assume you're referring to the model T. The model T could be built by one person if he had the time and the parts available. According to Ford Motor Company records it took 12.5 man-hours to build the model T.
Which of these was made possible because the assembly line increased efficiency?
A more affordable auto mobile
Did the costs outweigh the benefits when it came to the assembly line?
no because people were tired of having to feed their horses, at the time hay was more expencevie then gas
Was the Model T Henry Ford's most famous automobile ever built?
It is one of the most famous automobiles ever built. Reason being is that it was the first economical, easy to repair, go anywhere automobile, that the average buyer could afford. They were cheap, easy to repair, and were able to travel the horrible roads of the time. Prior to the model T Ford all automobiles were very expensive, and very complicated. Only the rich could afford to buy a car and maintain it. There were over 15 million model T Ford's sold from 1908-1927.
Why did Henry ford start his automobile industry in Detroit?
he wanted to help with transportation and Nicholas Otto German engineer inspired him.
How many Model T fords were produced?
Ford built and sold 15,007,034 worldwide from 1909 to 1927. In 2002 Ford built 6 more Model Ts from OEM parts which were used for advertising.
Why was highland park important to the ford motor company?
Highland Park is a suburb of Chicago! it was the death site of actress Linda Darnell from severe burns suffered in a fire. I can"t see any connection with Ford.
How did Charles Goodyear spend his money?
Charles Goodyear primarily invested his money in his rubber business and the development of the vulcanization process, which transformed rubber into a more durable material. He faced numerous financial difficulties, often spending his personal savings and incurring debts to fund his experiments and patents. Despite his contributions to the rubber industry, he struggled with financial stability throughout his life and died in relative poverty. His innovations eventually led to the growth of a lucrative industry, but he did not reap the financial rewards during his lifetime.
How did the assembly line affect the envirmonent?
it affected the enviroment cause more products were being made cause the assembly line was making the products faster cause it was being good and the worlkers were workin it good and fast and they were getting paid more money so they were working better and they were doing goood fo0r example henry ford gave his workers more money and they worked better and he was rich and he was rich and thats all
What type of engineer was Henry Ford?
He invented the phone in 1885 along Timothy Ryan Oliver Liam Lester.
What industry are Harry Ford and Karl Benz associated with?
Automotive industry. Also Henry Ford invented the rolling production line, while Karl Benz arguably invented the first internal combustion engine, similar to the cars we drive today.
How old was Henry ford when he invented the model t car?
The model T Ford went on sale in 1908. Henry Ford was Born in 1863. Therefore he was 45 years old.
What are Ford Motor Company's business challenges?
My Answer (Tamara Nobles): Well, first is to compete. Especially with GM and Daimler, more specifically, Dodge and Chevy. Second, they try to make dependable cars for people. Not only that, but for a fair price. Third, they try to make cars that last long (those that are properly taken care of). As far as pick-ups, they attempt to make larger, more powerful and comfortable models than their competitors.
Now as far as their divisions, it's the same as up mainstream. But they try to make models for divisions, and get a percentage, or cut, of the profits made (which was why Ford killed off Aston Martin, due to not getting profits). The divisions of Ford, including those from the past, are Lincoln, Mercury (defunct), Edsel (defunct due to too many problems), Volvo (sold to another brand), Land Rover (Bought out by Ford in 2000, then sold to Tata Motors, along with Jaguar, which finished over this summer), Jaguar (sold with Land Rover), and a few others.
When was the first assembly line of cars?
Ransom E. Olds created the assembly line in 1901. Although many people think that it was Henry Ford who invented the assembly line. What Ford did do was to improve upon Olds's idea by installing conveyor belts That cut the time of manufacturing a Model T from a day and a half to a mere ninety minutes. Henry Ford should been called "The father of automotive mass production."
What positive effects did an assembly line have?
It was much faster, and much cheaper to make things.