1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 531 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Mustang | F1 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |