1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 320 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 834 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
| Model | 400 | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
