1971 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro 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 436 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 210 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Holden | McLaren |
| Model | Monaro | F1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
