2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 2003 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari F430. (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari F430 | 2003 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Ferrari | McLaren |
Model | F430 | F1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 6062 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
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 | 1450 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |