1964 AC Cobra vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra 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 351 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 McLaren F1 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
Make | AC | McLaren |
Model | Cobra | F1 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 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 | 1010 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |