1966 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 42 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1966 Ford Mustang. (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 51 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, 2008 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2008 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 2008 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ford | Pagani |
Model | Mustang | Zonda |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 759 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |