A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FORD VS FERRARI IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY

AUTHOR – SANTHOSH PANDIAN P* & DR. S.MARUTHAVIJAYAN**

* STUDENT AT TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNVERSITY (TNDALU), SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW (SOEL)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNVERSITY (TNDALU), SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW (SOEL)

BEST CITATION – SANTHOSH PANDIAN P & DR. S.MARUTHAVIJAYAN, A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FORD VS FERRARI IN MOTORSPORTS HISTOR, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 659-670, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

The Ford vs. Ferrari rivalry, a historic rivalry in motor sports, is centred around a clash of philosophies. Ferrari, founded in 1947, represents a passion for racing, while Ford, a symbol of American industrial might, aimed to boost its global image through motor sport success. The rivalry reached its peak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the late 1960s when Ford developed the GT40 to beat Ferrari. The study explores their key car designs, race strategies, and leadership styles, revealing how their differences pushed each to new heights. The Ford vs. Ferrari saga reshaped how people see racing, influencing car design and brand identity.

KEYWORDS:

Ford, Ferrari, Historic rivalry, Unforgettable mark, American, 24 hours of Le Mans, GT40, Racing, World, Car, Motor sport.