1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 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 146 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari F40. (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari F40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
| Model | F40 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
