One area where the two differ is that while Ford was successful in building an affordable car for the masses, the Model T, Musk has given up on the idea of a truly affordable EV, preferring to ...

The vehicle was initially pulled into place by a rope — later, a chain — so the car could be built step-by-step. The assembly line dramatically reduced production times for the Model T.

More than 15 million were sold over the years, making it the bestselling car of all time until Volkswagen knocked it off the top spot in 1972. By 1928, competitors to the Model T were closing in ...