2004 McLaren F1 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 McLaren F1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 McLaren F1 (619 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 McLaren F1 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 2004 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2004 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2004 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 McLaren F1 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | F1 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 619 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
