1998 McLaren F1 vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 McLaren F1 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 @ 7400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 669 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XF. 2011 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1998 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1998 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 McLaren F1 | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | McLaren | Jaguar |
| Model | F1 | XF |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2908 mm |
