1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 473 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Falcon | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |