1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. (705 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Cadillac | McLaren |
| Model | Calais | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2720 mm |
