1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 163 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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 LM (705 Nm) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
| Model | Dino | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
