1997 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Explorer 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 579 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 830 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Explorer | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2785 mm |
