1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Falcon | F1 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1170 kg |