1978 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cougar weights approximately 250 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. 1978 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 2009 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2009 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Cougar | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ford | Pagani |
Model | Cougar | Zonda |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 594 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |