2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2001 McLaren F1
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2001 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | F-450 | F1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2720 mm |
