1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor 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 @ 6800 RPM) has 633 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 272 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1951 Morris Minor | |
Make | McLaren | Morris |
Model | F1 LM | Minor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |