1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 660 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 364 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
Model | Mustang | Agera |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 927 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 1100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |