1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2001 McLaren F1
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2001 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Ranchero | F1 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
