1966 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Ford Mustang. (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 71 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang. 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) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2000 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2000 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ford Mustang | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ford | Pagani |
Model | Mustang | Zonda |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 569 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |