1966 Lamborghini 400 vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini 400.
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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini 400. (373 Nm). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini 400 | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | McLaren |
| Model | 400 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 87.1 mm |
| 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 Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
