2001 McLaren F1 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 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 450 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 McLaren F1 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
| Model | F1 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
