1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 583 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
| Model | F1 GTR | 403 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
