1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Chrysler | McLaren |
| Model | Charger | F1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 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 | 1360 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
