2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 2002 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. (605 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 593 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 2002 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | F1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 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 | 1769 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
