2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 845 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2005 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2005 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Territory | F1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6063 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 618 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
