1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 GTR 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 9 more horse power than 1999 McLaren F1. (618 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1999 McLaren F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | McLaren | McLaren |
| Model | F1 GTR | F1 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
