Which Has a Longer History, Ford or Mercedes-Benz?
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Mercedes-Benz has a longer history than Ford, as it is the world's earliest automobile manufacturing company. History of Mercedes-Benz and Ford: Mercedes-Benz was founded in 1871, with Karl Benz and Daimler producing the world's first three-wheeled and four-wheeled cars. Ford was founded by Henry Ford in 1903. There is a full 32-year difference between their histories. History of Other Famous Car Brands: Peugeot was founded in 1890, Skoda in 1898, Fiat in 1899, Cadillac in 1902, and Rolls-Royce in 1906.
When it comes to historical heritage, Mercedes-Benz indeed holds an advantage. I recall that Karl Benz created the world's first three-wheeled gasoline-powered car in 1886, a time when Ford Motor Company hadn't even been founded yet. Henry Ford didn't start tinkering in that small Detroit garage until 1903. However, it was Ford's Model T introduced in 1908 that truly changed the world, as assembly line production transformed cars from luxury items into affordable vehicles for ordinary people. Once, when I visited the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, I saw a 1893 Victoria-style vintage car still running—the mechanical beauty spanning over a century was particularly awe-inspiring. Actually, when choosing a car, there's no need to obsess over brand longevity; what matters more is which company's technological innovations best align with your current needs.
