1956 Ford Popular vs. 2001 McLaren F1
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 592 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 McLaren F1 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 2001 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 2001 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Popular | F1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| 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 | 26 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |
