These two cars are much more alike than you think.
Ford GT vs McLaren Mercedes SLR
| Category | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 550 / 542 | 626 / 617 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 774 / 571 | 780 / 575 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1579 / 3481 | 1738 / 3832 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 348 / 344 | 360 / 355 |
| Average price | €177,000 | €441,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:21.90 | 1:20.90 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.10 | 1:13.50 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.50 |
| Balocco Alfa Romeo | 2:25.99 | 2:25.43 |
| Zolder | 1:43.68 | 1:45.19 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:52.00 | 7:40.00 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.3 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.0 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.4 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 16.9 s | 16.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.3 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.0 s @ 104.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.2 s @ 131.2 mph | 11.5 s @ 126.1 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 18.9 s | 18.6 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 33.6 s | 30.6 s |
| 1000 m | 21.2 s | 20.5 s @ 269.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.8 s | 7.1 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 21.8 s | 22.6 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 138 m (452 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (153 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 91 m (297 ft) | 87 m (287 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 330 kph (205 mph) | 334 kph (208 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.75 g (7 m/s²) | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Ford GT (Mk I) | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 95 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
SLR is the fastest by a small margin.
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Karthick01 12y ago
Ford GT,s Best Nordschleife Lap Time is 7:40.60 [Tested By Octane Magazine],If You Take it and Compare with The SLR It Would Be Closer.
V8Supercar1 14y ago
The Ford GT's Nurburgring lap time was 7:40.6 not 7:52. Thats one huge error here.
Anonymous 16y ago
Easy, the GT, it looks much better, MUCH more fun to drive, its just as exclusive, but at $139,000 compared to $455,000, its a damn sight cheaper too, especially since it can keep up with a much more powerfull and expensive car in a straight line and around track, and has a higher top speed, 212Mph vs 208Mph!!
