1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 4 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. (660 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 62 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
Model | F50 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |