1986 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon 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 507 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 250 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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Falcon | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
