1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 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 537 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 140 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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | McLaren | Volvo |
| Model | F1 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
