2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 350 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pagani Zonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2003 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2003 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2003 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Five Hundred | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
