Ford:
Revenue Increase US$146.91 billion (2013)[2]
Operating income Increase US$5.42 billion (2013)[2]
Net income Increase US$7.15 billion (2013)[2]
Total assets Increase US$202.02 billion (2013)[2]
Total equity Increase US$26.38 billion (2013)[2]
Tesla:
Revenue IncreaseUS$2,013 million (2013)[1]
Operating income DecreaseUS$-61 million (2013)
Net income DecreaseUS$-74 million (2013)
Total assets IncreaseUS$2,417 million (2014)
Total equity IncreaseUS$667 million (2013)
Can we please just stop comparing the Goliath called Ford with the David without a slingshot called Tesla? Where there are millions listed with Tesla, there are billions with Ford. Where there are decreases in Tesla, there are...well...no decreases in Ford. These numbers reflect the reality that these two companies are not in the same category and before you try to tout the innovation angle, I think all that matters is the bottom line when you run a company or invest in one. If you want to constantly downplay Ford as a moderator, go ahead, but please stop wasting our time by trying to pretend that Tesla is even relevant to Ford at this time. I would rather run a company that increases its operating and net incomes on a regular basis than one that can't make a profit in any consistent manner if not at all. I hope Tesla becomes a major success down the line and helps all manufacturers to focus on energy responsible vehicles, but right now they don't make nearly enough cars, still don't have an affordable model and can't make enough money and that is what an investor looks for...profit. There is no need to include another company that isn't even close to making a dent in the financial situation of Ford now or in the very near future. Until conjecture and hype becomes fact...Tesla needs to be eliminated from all further discussions on this board. If you can't agree, then as always, you aren't being reasonable, mature or intelligent.
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