2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 McLaren F1
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 McLaren F1 (619 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2004 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Dodge | McLaren |
| Model | Ram | F1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6690 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 619 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
