1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 415 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ford | Pagani |
Model | Cortina | Zonda |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |