1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1600 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F1 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3910 mm |
