1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 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 321 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 710 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) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
Model | 400 | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 715 Nm |
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 | 1830 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |