1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon 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 283 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 131 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Falcon | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
