1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 542 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 McLaren F1 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Corsair | F1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |