2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 8 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), 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 618 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2011 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Mustang | CCX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1180 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 |
