1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 McLaren F1 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Abarth | McLaren |
| Model | 2200 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
