1998 McLaren F1 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 917. (520 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 917. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 McLaren F1 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917. 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
1998 McLaren F1 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | McLaren | Porsche |
Model | F1 | 917 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 649 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 798 kg |