2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 McLaren F1
To start off, both 2002 Ford Mondeo and 2002 McLaren F1 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 214 kg more than 2002 McLaren F1.
Because 2002 McLaren F1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 McLaren F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2002 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Mondeo | F1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
