1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 475 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 553 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 LM | 280 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |