1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Holden | McLaren |
| Model | Monaro | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
