1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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 264 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Pagani Zonda.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Mustang | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
