1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM 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 450 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 863 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | McLaren | Mercury |
Model | F1 LM | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |