1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2003 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2003 Pagani Zonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 433 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 106 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm). This means 2003 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2003 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mercury | Pagani |
| Model | Cougar | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
