1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 845 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Chrysler | McLaren |
| Model | Newport | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
