1997 McLaren F1 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 820 kg more than 1997 McLaren F1.
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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1997 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1997 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 McLaren F1 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | McLaren | Pontiac |
Model | F1 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |