1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F 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 548 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 180 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F. 1989 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1996 McLaren F1 GTR has manual transmission. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | F1 GTR | Model F |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2240 mm |
