2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 10 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 393 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1999 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1999 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | E-150 | F1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2720 mm |
