1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 512 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 135 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | McLaren | Talbot |
| Model | F1 GTR | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
