2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 664 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Mustang | CCXR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
