1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang 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 518 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Mustang | F1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |