1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. (391 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 120 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | McLaren | Monteverdi |
| Model | F1 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
