1952 Ford Consul vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP) has 587 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 75 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Consul | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 627 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |