1957 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 413 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ford | Pagani |
Model | Escort | Zonda |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |