1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 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 580 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | McLaren | Simca |
| Model | F1 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2230 mm |
