Ferrari F40 vs McLaren P1

How does the Ferrari F40 stack up against the McLaren P1? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
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McLaren P1McLaren P1
SpecFerrari F40McLaren P1
Horsepower (max)478 hp903 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s2.8 s
Top speed324 km/h350 km/h
Variants12
Body styleMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercarMid-engine V8 PHEV hypercar
GenerationF40P1
Production1987 – 19922013 – 2015
Length4,358 mm4,588 mm
Width1,970 mm1,946 mm
Height1,124 mm1,188 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm2,670 mm

Ferrari F40 vs McLaren P1: common questions

Is the Ferrari F40 or McLaren P1 faster?
The McLaren P1 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.7s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.8s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari F40 or the McLaren P1?
The McLaren P1 makes more power: 903 hp (673 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Ferrari F40 or McLaren P1 faster on top speed?
The McLaren P1 has the higher top speed at 217 mph (350 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari F40 and the McLaren P1?
The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar, while the McLaren P1 is a mid-engine v8 phev hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.