1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 McLaren F1 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Zephyr | F1 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |