2001 McLaren F1 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 574 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 McLaren F1 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 2001 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 McLaren F1 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
| Model | F1 | 403 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
