1962 Abarth 750 vs. 2003 McLaren F1
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 575 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 McLaren F1 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750. 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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 750 | 2003 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Abarth | McLaren |
| Model | 750 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6062 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
