1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 McLaren F1 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 1300 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
