1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino 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 458 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | Dino | F1 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
