2002 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 505 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Maranello | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
| Model | Maranello | F1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 509 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
