1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 521 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1999 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1999 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | McLaren | Ford |
| Model | F1 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
