1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 348 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
Model | 348 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1465 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |