2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 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 308 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 2003 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
