Ford's '60s computer?

From: Robert <pbboy_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Sun May 7 17:13:14 2000

Does anyone know what computer Ford Motor Company used in the 1960's?
I've read that Shelby used a computer to find the proper location for,
among other things, the upper control arm on the '65 Mustang for his
GT350 and used one to help design most, if not all, of his other
creations' critical parts. I've searched IBM (must've been IBM!) and
Ford and came up with nothing. Although IBM's timeline has the 608
('57, calculator),1401 ('59), Stretch ('61), SABRE ('62) and the System/360
('64),
they don't give detailed descriptions. I don't know what the others
are, but I've read a bit on the 360. I'm willing to bet it was the 360,
but I'm not sure how often a company would buy a computer considering
the price of the computers then. But considering the severe race
competition between the Big Three (and the world), in that era, I'd
imagine they'd pay almost anything to gain any edge over the competition
(Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday). Anyone know for sure? Did Ford use any
other computers before then? What about other car manufacturers?
Received on Sun May 07 2000 - 17:13:14 BST