With both Ferrari and McLaren unveiling their 2010 Formula One entries this week, we thought a side by side comparison was in order. So with that said, follow the link for a look at how the Ferrari F10, McLaren MP4-25 and MP4-24 compare to one another... [read more]
Photo: Ferrari and McLaren
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey
1.29.2010
SIDE BY SIDE // McLAREN & FERRARI'S 2010 F1 ENTRIES
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Mclaren Wheelbase looks extreme to say the least to me!!
ReplyDeleteThat wheel base on the McLaren looks like it will help tiny bit with smaller radius corners, but the Ferrari's gonna have a bit better in the tighter corners.
ReplyDeleteit will be interesting to see how the rear diffuser play into the downforce equation this year.
ReplyDelete@pat_burks: I'm having a hard time understanding how one car will be better in tight corners, while the other car will also be better in tight corners. Care to clarify?
ReplyDeleteDarryl - Wheel base affects direction changes. A longer wheel base creates a stable platform but makes direction changes harder. Short wheel base has the opposite effect. It has to do with how close physical parts of the car are to the CG. Polar moment of inertia and that sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteHave a look at the website below under "Inertia".
http://ritzel.siuc.edu/courses/302s/vehicle/vehicledynamics.htm
I must admit, i love vehicle dynamics! Seems like all of the books i have read over the years were of some use! lol