1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 3 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 192 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 456M. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 456M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 570 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 456M. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 456M. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 GTR has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
| Model | 456M | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
