1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Sierra | F1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |