1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect 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 @ 7400 RPM) has 596 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 355 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Prefect | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |