1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 46 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 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 545 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 395 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Cortina | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
