1991 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 McLaren F1
To start off, 2002 McLaren F1 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 84 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 2002 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Mustang | F1 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
