2008 Ford GT vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | GT | F1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
