1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 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 528 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 124 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 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 | 945 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
