2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Mustang | Agera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 1100 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 | 1290 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 |
