Which has the better car : Ferrari or Mclaren?

Question

Which has the better car : Ferrari or Mclaren?

Answer 1

The Ferrari has a longer wheelbase which makes it handle well on fast corners, giving it good stability. It used to be the case that it was not good at all at slow corners because of this design philosophy disadvantage. Now it seems Ferrari have countered this with some pretty advanced suspension geometry. This has also led to the Ferrari being kind on its tyres. This is very important in terms of race performance. The Ferrari also has a great engine. Ferrari's used to be bullet proof also, but not any more.

The McLaren has a shorter wheelbase. It is more nimbler, suiting slow speed circuits. It also has a good engine, though I believe its not as good as the Ferrari. Mclaren had a problem at the beginning of the season with the set up. The sweet spot was very small, meaning you either get the set up perfect or not at all. This has been ironed out a little as the car has been developed but it is still a factor.

It seems the Mclaren has improved quite considerably since France. This could be down to the increased driveablility. Ferrari have had reliability problems and some dismal races.

I think it is so difficult to choose, but at the moment I think the Ferrari has the edge. The McLaren has the potential to steel this crown this season easily.

Answer 2

If it is solely about car, then i believe ferrari have a slightly better car, they do take care of their tyre better than mclaren.

however the difference is so small that it all comes to getting the right setup, strategy and luck to win and being adjudged the best car on a particular day.

Answer 3

I say Mclaren. Heaps reliable and very quick.  

Answer 4

Track variety separates the cars as I can see.

The Ferrari has a longer chassis so like in a road car, has better traction but isn't keen on tight corners.

Ferrari's suit the flowing tracks like Malaysia, Turkey and probably Spa.

Where the McLarens better cornering is ace at Monaco, Canada and probably Valencia.

Engine wise, I'd say equal-ish, though the McLaren works better when its cooler or at high altitude.

Answer 5

well at the moment mclaren because look at raikkonnen one of the best drivers in the world even he cant control the ferrari and with massas engine blowin up at the moment the answer is defo mclaren

Answer 6

I think one is better on certain days, and the other, other days. Like in Australia, Clarine. But, in Bahrain Ferrari. They are pretty even but sometimes one is tuned better for that track, or the driver is better on that track. I think McLaren is the better team mostly because of Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari should stop obsessing over Alonzo, and go after Hamilton.

Answer 7

Mclaren, FAR TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH FERRARI THIS SEASON.