1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 116 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Cortina | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
