1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM

To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456M 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) has 223 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456M. (437 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 708 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) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456M. (540 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456M. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ferrari 456M 1995 McLaren F1 LM
Make Ferrari McLaren
Model 456M F1 LM
Year Released 1992 1995
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5474 cc 6063 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 437 HP 660 HP
Torque 540 Nm 705 Nm
Top Speed 299 km/hour 357 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1062 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2720 mm