2005 McLaren F1 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 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 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 McLaren F1 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
| Model | F1 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
