1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial 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 356 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 350 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
Model | Mondial | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |