1997 AC Cobra vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 GTR would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 94 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra. 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | AC | McLaren |
| Model | Cobra | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |
