Leeham has an interesting article about the most ancient version of a MCAS-style system, in the
B707-400 !Little known because totally innocent is her "stick nudger". In contrast to MCAS, however, it was integrated reasonably at the elevator...
https://leehamnews.com/2019/11/01/a-...0s/#more-31553
...In this respect Airbus has a distinct advantage with the A320neo family, who’s digital flight control software can be amended, to a limited extent, to take into account varying aerodynamic profiles. Airbus’ decision to incorporate a fly by wire control system in the 1980s was a bold but ultimately wise decision.It is still not clear when the 737MAX will return to service or what additional modifications will be required by the FAA and EASA. The various investigations underway internally within Boeing and separately by the US Government and associated parties, such as EASA, will ultimately bring about seismic changes to procedures. The lessons learnt during this period will only make current and future generation aircraft safer for the travelling public however we should also remember that many of the problems encountered today were first resolved 60 years ago.