1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 634 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 46 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Taunus | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2785 mm |
