1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP) has 538 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 McLaren F1 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 1500 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 618 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
