While most of those games were poor simulations of the races, Fastest One proved to be the most realistic of the era.

[5] The game was based on Formula One racing and featured team and driver names similar to the real life namesakes.

Six vehicles in the game used Ford engines, displaying American ingenuity during the 1990 Formula One season.

A player could modify the steering, gear box, tires, wings, and color of their chosen racing vehicle.

The cornering was harsher that most games released at that time and the player had to shift from neutral, even in cars with automatic transmission, in order for the vehicle to start moving.