2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 7 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Mustang | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
