1994 McLaren F1 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 578 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 McLaren F1 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | F1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6062 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |
