1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 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 571 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | McLaren | Volvo |
Model | F1 GTR | 66 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 627 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 715 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |