Ford, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Ford: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Ford
How Henry Ford built the Quadricycle, founded Ford Motor Company in 1903 and grew it with the Model T, and how the company is owned and run today.
Model Lineups
Ford Model Lineup Explained
Ford’s range and names explained: Mustang, Raptor, F-150, Ranger, Everest, Territory and Taurus, what Shelby and Ford Racing mean, and what Oman gets.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Ford
Eight Fords that changed the company, from the Model T and the 1928 Model A to the F-Series, Mustang, Fiesta, Taurus, Explorer and Mustang Mach-E.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Ford
Otto’s ten iconic Fords, from the 1932 V-8 and the Thunderbird to the GT40, Shelby GT350, Bronco, Ford GT and Raptors: what each was and why it is remembered.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Ford Engines & Drivetrains
Ford engines explained, from the Model T four and the 1932 flathead V8 to the Cosworth DFV, Coyote V8 and EcoBoost, plus Ford’s gearboxes, 4x4 and hybrids.

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