1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 537 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Mazda | McLaren |
| Model | 929 | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
