1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1994 McLaren F1
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 389 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 385 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1994 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
Model | Mondial | F1 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6062 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 627 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 881 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |