1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Cadillac | McLaren |
| Model | 62 | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2720 mm |
