1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 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 527 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 295 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | McLaren | Morgan |
| Model | F1 GTR | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
