1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 569 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1999 McLaren F1 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | McLaren | Toyota |
Model | F1 | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |