1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2001 McLaren F1
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 556 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 McLaren F1 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2001 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 1200 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 900 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
